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. |
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
No Pokémon have Sturdy as a hidden ability.