Ability profile
Sturdy Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
48
Effect
When this Pokémon is at full HP, any hit that would knock it out will instead leave it with 1 HP. Regardless of its current HP, it is also immune to the one-hit KO moves: Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, and Sheer Cold. If this Pokémon is holding a Focus Sash, this ability takes precedence and the item will not be consumed.
Flavor text
Negates 1-hit KO attacks.
Quick summary
Sturdy is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Sturdy first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Sturdy is used in main-series battles and links to 48 species profiles below.
48 Pokémon can have Sturdy in the official dataset.
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