Stench
#001
Effect
This Pokémon's damaging moves have a 10% chance to make the target flinch with each hit if they do not already cause flinching as a secondary effect. This ability does not stack with a held item. Overworld: The wild encounter rate is halved while this Pokémon is first in the party.
Short Description
Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.
Effect Changes by Version
Black White
Has no effect in battle.
In-Game Descriptions
Ruby SapphireEmeraldFirered Leafgreen
“Helps repel wild POKéMON.”
Diamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold Soulsilver
“The stench helps keep wild Pokémon away.”
Black WhiteBlack 2 White 2X YOmega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
“The stench may cause the target to flinch.”
Sun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeSword Shield
“By releasing stench when attacking, this Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.”
Scarlet Violet
“By releasing a stench when attacking, the Pokémon may cause the target to flinch.”
