Why did my Traced Sturdy not activate?

Question

I sent out Ralts with Trace ability and my friend sent out a Pineco with Sturdy .He moved first and his first move was selfdestruct. If ralts copied sturdy why did not activate for me. Both of us had full hp.

Comments

Was it an OHKO move? Or did it still leave Ralts with more than 1 hp?

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Which game did you battle him.

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@MechSteelix He used self destruct and killed my full hp Ralts. @Mr.Pasta I played in x

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hmmmmmm maybe just a glitch but also why would u use a rats in competitive play?

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Maybe this is lc? Or just a friendly battle.

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yea but still would at least have it be a kirla

Answer 1

In Generation 4 and earlier, Sturdy only protected you from OHKO moves such as Guillotine and Sheer Cold.

It did not have it's secondary effect, saving you from a move that takes out all of your health.

Comments

true bro listen to him

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This is why I hate sturdy.

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but he played in Pokemon X