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)
Aerodactyl
#142
Articuno
#144
Zapdos
#145
Moltres
#146
Mewtwo
#150
Raikou
#243
Entei
#244
Suicune
#245
Lugia
#249
Ho Oh
#250
Wailmer
#320
HiddenWailord
#321
HiddenDusclops
#356
Absol
#359
Deoxys Normal
#386
Vespiquen
#416
Spiritomb
#442
Weavile
#461
Dusknoir
#477
Dialga
#483
Palkia
#484
Giratina Altered
#487
Pawniard
#624
HiddenBisharp
#625
HiddenKyurem
#646
Corviknight
#823
Eternatus
#890
Sneasler
#903
Kingambit
#983
HiddenDeoxys Attack
#10001
Deoxys Defense
#10002
Deoxys Speed
#10003
Eternatus Eternamax
#10190
Corviknight Gmax
#10212
Dialga Origin
#10245
Palkia Origin
#10246