Ability profile
Technician Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
28
Effect
This Pokémon's moves have 1.5× their power if their base power is 60 or less. This includes moves of variable power, such as Hidden Power and Magnitude, when their power is 60 or less. Helping Hand's power boost is taken into account for any move, as is Defense Curl's power boost for Rollout.
Flavor text
Powers up the Pokémon’s weaker moves.
Quick summary
Technician 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
Technician first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Technician is used in main-series battles and links to 28 species profiles below.
28 Pokémon can have Technician in the official dataset.
Fan favorite hub
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