Download raises either the bearer's Attack or Special Attack, based on the opponent's defenses. If the opponent's Defense is lower than its Special Defense, Download will raise Attack. If the opponent's Special Defense is lower than or equal to its Defense, Download will raise Special Attack.
In double and triple battles, Download adds the stats of all opposing Pokemon and uses the lowest total.
| Generation IV | Adjusts power according to the foe’s ability. |
|---|---|
| Generation V | Adjusts power according to a foe’s defenses. |
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | Porygon | Trace | Analytic |
| 233 | Porygon2 | Trace | Analytic |
| 474 | Porygon-Z | Adaptability | Analytic |
| 649 | Genesect | — | — |
No Pokemon have Download as a hidden ability in Pokemon Black & White.