Sturdy (ability)
Effect
Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
If Sturdy activates before the final hit of a multi-hit move (such as Fury Swipes), the subsequent hit will still deal damage and therefore cause the Pokémon to faint.
Sturdy does not prevent self-inflicted KO moves such as Selfdestruct, Explosion and Final Gambit.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
Negates 1-hit KO attacks. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum |
The Pokémon is protected against 1-hit KO attacks. |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | It is protected against 1-hit KO attacks. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out. |
Other languages
| English | Sturdy |
|---|---|
| Japanese | がんじょう (Ganjō) |
| German | Robustheit |
| French | Fermeté |
| Italian | Vigore |
| Spanish | Robustez |
Pokémon with Sturdy
Sturdy as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
 369 | Relicanth |
Swift Swim Rock Head |
 377 | Regirock |
Clear Body |
 696 | Tyrunt |
Strong Jaw |
 703 | Carbink |
Clear Body |
 712 | Bergmite |
Own Tempo Ice Body |
 713 | Avalugg |
Own Tempo Ice Body |
 713 | Avalugg Hisuian Avalugg |
Strong Jaw Ice Body |
 777 | Togedemaru |
Iron Barbs Lightning Rod |