Ability profile
Steadfast Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
16
Effect
Whenever this Pokémon flinches, its Speed rises one stage.
Flavor text
Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.
Quick summary
Steadfast is a main-series ability from Generation IV. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation IV
Steadfast first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Steadfast is used in main-series battles and links to 16 species profiles below.
16 Pokémon can have Steadfast in the official dataset.
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