Defiant (ability)
Effect
Defiant raises the ability-bearer's Attack by two stages when hit by a stat-lowering move.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Game descriptions
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
When its stats are lowered its Attack increases. |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat when its stats are lowered. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
Boosts the Pokémon’s Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered. |
| Scarlet/Violet | If the Pokémon has any stat lowered by an opposing Pokémon, its Attack stat will be boosted sharply. |
Other languages
| English | Defiant |
|---|---|
| Japanese | まけんき (Makenki) |
| German | Siegeswille |
| French | Acharné |
| Italian | Agonismo |
| Spanish | Competitivo |
| Korean | 오기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 不服输 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 不服輸 |
Pokémon with Defiant
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapdos Galarian Zapdos |
— | — |
| Pawniard | Inner Focus | Pressure |
| Bisharp | Inner Focus | Pressure |
| Kingambit | Supreme Overlord | Pressure |
| Ogerpon Teal Mask |
— | Embody Aspect |
Defiant as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Mankey |
Vital Spirit Anger Point |
| Primeape |
Vital Spirit Anger Point |
| Farfetch'd |
Keen Eye Inner Focus |
| Piplup |
Torrent |
| Prinplup |
Torrent |
| Empoleon |
Torrent |
| Purugly |
Thick Fat Own Tempo |
| Braviary |
Keen Eye Sheer Force |
| Tornadus Incarnate Forme |
Prankster |
| Thundurus Incarnate Forme |
Prankster |
| Passimian |
Receiver |
| Obstagoon |
Reckless Guts |
| Falinks |
Battle Armor |
| Annihilape |
Vital Spirit Inner Focus |