Ability profile
Unburden Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
17
Effect
When this Pokémon uses or loses its held item, its Speed is doubled. If it gains another item or leaves battle, this bonus is lost. This includes when the Pokémon drops its item because of Knock Off. This bonus does not count as a stat modifier. There is no notification when this ability takes effect.
Flavor text
Raises Speed if a held item is used.
Quick summary
Unburden 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
Unburden first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Unburden is used in main-series battles and links to 17 species profiles below.
17 Pokémon can have Unburden in the official dataset.
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