Pokedex

Generation IIIMain Series

Pressure

#046

Effect

Moves targetting this Pokémon use one extra PP. This ability stacks if multiple targets have it. This ability still affects moves that fail or miss. This ability does not affect ally moves that target either the entire field or just its side, nor this Pokémon's self-targetted moves; it does, however, affect single-targetted ally moves aimed at this Pokémon, ally moves that target all other Pokémon, and opponents' moves that target the entire field. If this ability raises a move's PP cost above its remaining PP, it will use all remaining PP. When this Pokémon enters battle, all participating trainers are notified that it has this ability. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, higher-levelled Pokémon have their encounter rate increased.

Short Description

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Effect Changes by Version

Emerald

Has no overworld effect.

Diamond Pearl

Does not affect friendly Pokémon's moves that target all other Pokémon. This ability's presence is not announced upon entering battle.

In-Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireEmeraldFirered Leafgreen

Raises foe’s PP usage.

Diamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold SoulsilverBlack WhiteBlack 2 White 2

The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.

X YOmega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

The Pokémon raises opposing Pokémon’s PP usage.

Sun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeSword Shield

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

Scarlet Violet

Puts other Pokémon under pressure, causing them to expend more PP to use their moves.

Pokémon with this Ability (36)