Rivalry (ability)
Effect
Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender.
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | Raises Attack if the foe is of the same gender. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | Deals more damage to a Pokémon of same gender. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | Deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender. |
| Sword/Shield | Becomes competitive and deals more damage to Pokémon of the same gender, but deals less to Pokémon of the opposite gender. |
Other languages
| English | Rivalry |
|---|---|
| Japanese | とうそうしん (Tōsōshin) |
| German | Rivalität |
| French | Rivalité |
| Italian | Antagonismo |
| Spanish | Rivalidad |
Pokémon with Rivalry
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | Nidoran♀ | Poison Point | Hustle |
| 030 | Nidorina | Poison Point | Hustle |
| 031 | Nidoqueen | Poison Point | Sheer Force |
| 032 | Nidoran♂ | Poison Point | Hustle |
| 033 | Nidorino | Poison Point | Hustle |
| 034 | Nidoking | Poison Point | Sheer Force |
| 403 | Shinx | Intimidate | Guts |
| 404 | Luxio | Intimidate | Guts |
| 405 | Luxray | Intimidate | Guts |
| 610 | Axew | Mold Breaker | Unnerve |
| 611 | Fraxure | Mold Breaker | Unnerve |
| 612 | Haxorus | Mold Breaker | Unnerve |
| 667 | Litleo | Unnerve | Moxie |
| 668 | Pyroar | Unnerve | Moxie |
Rivalry as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| 267 | Beautifly |
Swarm |
| 519 | Pidove |
Big Pecks Super Luck |
| 520 | Tranquill |
Big Pecks Super Luck |
| 521 | Unfezant |
Big Pecks Super Luck |