Ancient Power (move)
Move data
Type | Rock |
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Category | Special |
Power | 60 |
Accuracy | 100 |
PP | 5 (max. 8) |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 2 |
Effects
Ancient Power deals damage and has a 10% chance of raising all the user's stats at once - Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed - by one stage each.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Evolution
The following Pokémon evolve after learning Ancient Power:
- Tangela (evolves into Tangrowth) - learnt at level 38 from Pokémon X/Y onwards (level 33, 36 or 40 in earlier games).
- Yanma (evolves into Yanmega) - learnt at level 33.
- Piloswine (evolves into Mamoswine) - taught via the Move Reminder or by breeding.
Changes
In Generations 2-5, this move's name was formatted as AncientPower.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Rockium Z and uses its Z-Power, Ancient Power turns into Continental Crush and has base power 120.
Move target
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
English | Ancient Power |
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Japanese | げんしのちから (Genshi no Chikara) |
German | Antik-Kraft |
French | Pouvoir Antique |
Italian | Forzantica |
Spanish | Poder Pasado |
Game descriptions
Gold/Silver Crystal | An attack that may raise all stats. |
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Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | An attack that may raise all stats. |
FireRed/LeafGreen | An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user’s stats. |
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
Sword/Shield | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Ancient Power at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#142 / Rock · Flying
Level 1
#565 / Water · Rock
Level 12
#689 / Rock · Water
Level 20
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Ancient Power as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#004 / Fire
Dragon, Monster
#005 / Fire
Dragon, Monster
#874 / Rock
Mineral