Ancient Power (move)
Move data
| Type | Rock |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 60 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 2 |
Effects
Ancient Power deals damage and has a 10% chance of raising all the user's stats at once - Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed - by one stage each.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Evolution
The following Pokémon evolve after learning Ancient Power:
- Tangela (evolves into Tangrowth) - learnt at level 38 from Pokémon X/Y onwards (level 33, 36 or 40 in earlier games).
- Yanma (evolves into Yanmega) - learnt at level 33.
- Piloswine (evolves into Mamoswine) - taught via the Move Reminder or by breeding.
Changes
- In Generations 2-3, Ancient Power is categorized as Physical.
- In Generations 2-5, this move's name is formatted as AncientPower.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Rockium Z and uses its Z-Power, Ancient Power turns into Continental Crush and has base power 120.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Ancient Power |
|---|---|
| Japanese | げんしのちから (Genshi no Chikara) |
| German | Antik-Kraft |
| French | Pouvoir Antique |
| Italian | Forzantica |
| Spanish | Poder Pasado |
| Korean | 원시의힘 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 原始之力 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 原始之力 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
An attack that may raise all stats. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
An attack that may raise all stats. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user’s stats. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user’s stats at once. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Ancient Power at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Two-Segment Form
#0982 / Normal
Level 20
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Ancient Power as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0004 / Fire
Dragon, Monster
#0005 / Fire
Dragon, Monster
#0874 / Rock
Mineral
