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 |
| Korean | 잠복 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蹲守 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 監視 |
Pokémon with Stakeout
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yungoos | Strong Jaw | Adaptability |
| Gumshoos | Strong Jaw | Adaptability |
Stakeout as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Nickit |
Run Away Unburden |
| Thievul |
Run Away Unburden |
| Tarountula |
Insomnia |
| Spidops |
Insomnia |
| Maschiff |
Intimidate Run Away |
| Mabosstiff |
Intimidate Guard Dog |