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Generation IIIMain Series

Sturdy

#005

Effect

When this Pokémon is at full HP, any hit that would knock it out will instead leave it with 1 HP. Regardless of its current HP, it is also immune to the one-hit KO moves: Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, and Sheer Cold. If this Pokémon is holding a Focus Sash, this ability takes precedence and the item will not be consumed.

Short Description

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Effect Changes by Version

Black White

Does not prevent regular KOs from full HP.

In-Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireEmeraldFirered Leafgreen

“Negates 1-hit KO attacks.”

Diamond PearlPlatinum

“The Pokémon is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.”

Heartgold Soulsilver

“It is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.”

Black WhiteBlack 2 White 2X YOmega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

“It cannot be knocked out with one hit.”

Sun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeSword Shield

“It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.”

Scarlet Violet

“The Pokémon cannot be knocked out by a single hit as long as its HP is full. One-hit KO moves will also fail to knock it out.”