Stakeout (ability)

Effect

Stakeout enables the Pokémon to deal twice the normal damage to any Pokémon that switches in or enters the field mid-battle.

Game descriptions

Sun​/​Moon
Ultra Sun​/​Ultra Moon
Doubles the damage dealt to the target’s replacement if the target switches out.
Sword​/​Shield
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl
Doubles the damage dealt to the target’s replacement if the target switches out.
Scarlet​/​Violet Doubles the damage dealt to a target that has just switched into battle.

Other languages

English Stakeout
Japanese はりこみ (Harikomi)
German Beschattung
French Filature
Italian Sorveglianza
Spanish Vigilante

Pokémon with Stakeout

#
Name
2nd ability
Hidden ability
Yungoos0734 Yungoos Strong Jaw Adaptability
Gumshoos0735 Gumshoos Strong Jaw Adaptability

Stakeout as a hidden ability