Stench (ability)
Effect
A Pokémon with Stench has a 10% chance of causing the opponent to flinch when hit by a damaging move (provided the ability-bearer strikes first as usual).
Stench does not stack with the items King's Rock or Razor Fang, so an ability-bearer holding either item will keep the flinch chance at 10%.
Changes
In Generations 3-4, Stench has no effect in battle.
Outside of battle
If a Pokémon with Stench is the leading party Pokémon, wild Pokémon are only half as likely to appear.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
Helps repel wild POKéMON. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The stench helps keep wild Pokémon away. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The stench may cause the target to flinch. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The stench may cause the target to flinch. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
By releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
By releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch. |
| Scarlet/Violet | By releasing a stench when attacking, the Pokémon may cause the target to flinch. |
Other languages
| English | Stench |
|---|---|
| Japanese | あくしゅう (Akushū) |
| German | Duftnote |
| French | Puanteur |
| Italian | Tanfo |
| Spanish | Hedor |
| Korean | 악취 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 恶臭 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 惡臭 |
Pokémon with Stench
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimer | Sticky Hold | Poison Touch |
| Muk | Sticky Hold | Poison Touch |
| Stunky | Aftermath | Keen Eye |
| Skuntank | Aftermath | Keen Eye |
| Trubbish | Sticky Hold | Aftermath |
| Garbodor | Weak Armor | Aftermath |
Stench as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Gloom |
Chlorophyll |
| Koffing |
Levitate Neutralizing Gas |
| Weezing |
Levitate Neutralizing Gas |