Intimidate (ability)
Effect
Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Outside of battle
If a Pokémon with Intimidate is the leading party Pokémon, wild Pokémon are 50% less likely to be lower level.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
Lowers the foe’s ATTACK. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
Lowers the foe’s Attack stat. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
Lowers the foe’s Attack stat. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Attack stat. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The Pokémon intimidates opposing Pokémon upon entering battle, lowering their Attack stat. |
| Scarlet/Violet | When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats. |
Other languages
| English | Intimidate |
|---|---|
| Japanese | いかく (Ikaku) |
| German | Bedroher |
| French | Intimidation |
| Italian | Prepotenza |
| Spanish | Intimidación |
| Korean | 위협 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 威吓 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 威嚇 |
Pokémon with Intimidate
Intimidate as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Qwilfish |
Poison Point Swift Swim |
| Qwilfish Hisuian Qwilfish |
Poison Point Swift Swim |
| Scraggy |
Shed Skin Moxie |
| Scrafty |
Shed Skin Moxie |
| Litten |
Blaze |
| Torracat |
Blaze |
| Incineroar |
Blaze |
| Overqwil |
Poison Point Swift Swim |