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'''IQ''' (Japanese: '''かしこさ''' ''smartness'') is a skill system in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}, {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}, {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]]. Various benefits can be unlocked by increasing a Pokémon's IQ, which is accomplished by feeding them [[Gummi]]s. Eating a Gummi may also raise Attack, Defense, Special Attack, or Special Defense by 1 (or 3 in the case of a Wonder Gummi). In rare instances, all stats may be raised at once.


'''IQ''' (Japanese: '''かしこさ''') is a skill system in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}, {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}. By gaining IQ points, various benefits are received. It is increased by feeding [[Gummi]]s to individual Pokémon. Also, occasionally, one may experience a stat raise of Attack, Defense, Special Attack, or Special Defense by 1 to 3.
As a Pokémon's IQ increases, they learn a number of skills to help traveling in dungeons. IQ also substitutes for [[friendship]] in the main series; Pokémon that normally evolve by friendship instead require a certain amount of IQ to evolve.


As a Pokémon's IQ increases, they learn a number of skills to help traveling in dungeons. IQ also takes on some of the effects that [[friendship]] has in the main series meaning that certain Pokémon require an increased IQ to evolve.
While this game mechanic is named after the {{wp|intelligence quotient}}, these two metrics are unrelated. When speaking to {{p|Alakazam}} or {{p|Noctowl}} in dungeons, they will mention their high IQ, regardless of how many IQ points they actually have.
 
While this game mechanic is named after the {{wp|intelligence quotient}}, there is a difference between the two. When speaking to {{p|Alakazam}} or {{p|Noctowl}} in dungeons, they will mention their high IQ, regardless of how many points they have in this mechanic.  


In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], the mechanic was replaced by [[Team Skill]]s. In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], most of the IQ skills can be found on [[Looplet]]s and [[Emera]]s.
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]], the mechanic was replaced by [[Team Skill]]s. In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], most of the IQ skills can be found on [[Looplet]]s and [[Emera]]s.


==IQ points==
==IQ points==
While the actual IQ points of a Pokémon is a hidden number, their level of IQ is represented through the number of stars in their summary. From this, it is possible to find out the approximate range of a Pokémon's IQ number.
While the actual IQ value of a Pokémon is a hidden number, their level of IQ is represented through the number of stars in their summary. From this, it is possible to find out the approximate range of a Pokémon's IQ number.


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| style="background: #{{MD color light}};" | Stars
|+ '''Red Rescue Team<br>and<br>Blue Rescue Team'''
| 0 || 0.5 || 1 || 1.5 || 2 || 2.5 || 3 || 3.5 || 4 || 4.5 || 5 || 5.5 || 6 || 6.5 || 7 || 7.5 || 8 || 8.5 || 9 || 9.5 || 10 || 11 || MAX
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| style="background: #{{MD color light}};" | IQ (Red and Blue Rescue Teams)
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| - || - || 0 || - || 10 || - || 50 || - || 100 || - || 150 || - || 200 || - || 300 || - || 400 || - || 500 || - || 600 || 700 || 990
| 1 || 0
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| style="background: #{{MD color light}};" | IQ (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
| 2 || 10
| 0 || 1 || 60 || 110 || 160 || 210 || 260 || 310 || 360 || 410 || 460 || 510 || 560 || 610 || 660 || 710 || 760 || 810 || 860 || 910 || 960 || - || 999
|-
| 3 || 50
|-
| 4 || 100
|-
| 5 || 150
|-
| 6 || 200
|-
| 7 || 300
|-
| 8 || 400
|-
| 9 || 500
|-
| 10 || 600
|-
| 11 || 700
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| MAX || 990
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IQ points may be raised from the use of [[Gummi]]s. The number of IQ points a Pokémon gains from each Gummi depends on the type of Gummi. Each Gummi is said to be preferred by a particular type. The relation of that type to the type of the Pokémon being given the Gummi can be used to work out the amount of IQ points the Pokémon will gain:  
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|+ '''Explorers of Time,<br>Darkness,<br>and Sky'''
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! Stars !! IQ
|-
| 0 || 0
|-
| 0.5 || 1
|-
| 1 || 60
|-
| 1.5 || 110
|-
| 2 || 160
|-
| 2.5 || 210
|-
| 3 || 260
|-
| 3.5 || 310
|-
| 4 || 360
|-
| 4.5 || 410
|-
| 5 || 460
|-
| 5.5 || 510
|-
| 6 || 560
|-
| 6.5 || 610
|-
| 7 || 660
|-
| 7.5 || 710
|-
| 8 || 760
|-
| 8.5 || 810
|-
| 9 || 860
|-
| 9.5 || 910
|-
| 10 || 960
|}
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IQ points may be raised from the use of [[Gummi]]s. The number of IQ points a Pokémon gains from each Gummi depends on the type of Gummi. Each Gummi is preferred by a particular type. The relation of that type to the type of the Pokémon being given the Gummi can be used to work out the amount of IQ points the Pokémon will gain:


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|- style="background:#fff"
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! Relation to type
! Relation to type
! IQ points gained
! IQ points gained
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| Matches Pokémon's type
| Matches Pokémon's type
| 7 (Red and Blue Rescue Teams)<br/>5 (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
| 7 (Red and Blue Rescue Teams)<br/>5 (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| Strong against Pokémon's type
| Strong against Pokémon's type
| 4
| 4
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| Neutral against Pokémon's type
| Neutral against Pokémon's type
| 3
| 3
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| Weak against Pokémon's type
| Weak against Pokémon's type
| 2
| 2
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| Ineffective against Pokémon's type
| Ineffective against Pokémon's type
| 1
| 1
|}
|}


In Red and Blue Rescue Teams, Gold (Psychic) Gummis are considered strong against the Ghost type as opposed to neutral.
In Red and Blue Rescue Team, Gold (Psychic) Gummis are considered strong against the Ghost type as opposed to neutral.


In the case of dual types, this is first calculated for both types individually. In Red and Blue Rescue Teams, the two are then added together. Because of this, Pokémon with two types will increase their IQ at a faster rate than Pokémon with just one type. For an example, take a dual-type {{2t|Water|Ground}} Pokémon such as {{p|Swampert}}. A Blue (Water) Gummi will add 11 IQ points as it is a Water type (+7) and Water attacks are strong against Ground Pokémon (+4). A Yellow (Electric) Gummi will add 5 IQ points as Electric attacks are strong against Water Pokémon (+4) and ineffective against Ground Pokémon (+1).
In the case of dual types, this is first calculated for both types individually. In Red and Blue Rescue Teams, the two are then added together. Because of this, Pokémon with two types will increase their IQ at a faster rate than Pokémon with just one type. For an example, take a dual-type {{2t|Water|Ground}} Pokémon such as {{p|Swampert}}. A Blue (Water) Gummi will add 11 IQ points as it is a Water type (+7) and Water attacks are strong against Ground Pokémon (+4). A Yellow (Electric) Gummi will add 5 IQ points as Electric attacks are strong against Water Pokémon (+4) and ineffective against Ground Pokémon (+1).


In Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, the higher of the two values is taken. Thus, Gummis matching the Pokémon's type are always preferred over other types of Gummis. Furthermore, IQ can be raised with other items: Wonder Gummis raise IQ by 15 points. Nectar raises IQ by 10 points. The [[lookalike item]] [[Gravelyrock]] raises IQ by 10 points for {{p|Bonsly}} and {{p|Sudowoodo}}. The item [[IQ Booster]] raises IQ by one point on certain floors of dungeons. Drinks mixed in [[Spinda's Café]] may also raise IQ. All Gummi drinks act identically to regular Gummis. A good Gummi drink raises IQ by 2 additional points. A good {{DL|Ether|Max Elixir}} drink raises IQ by 2 points, while a good [[Eyedrop Seed]] drink raises IQ by 3 points. Good drinks from lookalike items (exceptions: Gone Pebble, Wander Gummi, No-Slip Cap, Gaggle Specs, and Y-Ray Specs) raise IQ by 3 points (2 for Gravelyrocks). Miracle drinks will raise IQ by a random amount.
In Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, the higher of the two values is used. Thus, Gummis matching the Pokémon's type are always preferred over other types of Gummis. Furthermore, IQ can be raised with other items: Wonder Gummis raise IQ by 15 points. Nectar raises IQ by 10 points. The [[lookalike item]] [[Gravelyrock]] raises IQ by 10 points for {{p|Bonsly}} and {{p|Sudowoodo}}.


IQ can also be raised by holding an IQ Booster which occasionally boosts the Pokémon's IQ as it moves between floors. Because the amount of IQ gained depends on the dungeon difficulty, easy dungeons with low-level Pokémon, like Beach Cave, will give the holder a small trickle while harder dungeons with dangerous, high-level Pokémon, like [[Zero Isle North]], will give significant spurts.
Drinks mixed in [[Spinda's Café]] may also raise IQ. All Gummi drinks act identically to regular Gummis but are guaranteed to provide a stat boost. A good Gummi drink raises IQ by 2 additional points. A good [[Max Elixir]] drink raises IQ by 2 points, while a good [[Eyedrop Seed]] drink raises IQ by 3 points. Good drinks from edible lookalike items raise IQ by 3 points (2 for Gravelyrocks), but a standard drink from these items may lower a random stat. Miracle drinks will increase either HP, a random stat, or IQ by a random amount between 2 and 5.
 
IQ can also be raised by holding an [[IQ Booster]] which occasionally boosts the Pokémon's IQ as it moves between floors. The item raises IQ by one point on certain floors of dungeons. Because the amount of IQ gained depends on the dungeon difficulty, easy dungeons with low-level Pokémon, like Mt. Bristle, will give the holder a small trickle while harder dungeons with dangerous, high-level Pokémon, like [[Zero Isle North]], will provide a boost on every floor.


==IQ skills==
==IQ skills==
===Red and Blue Rescue Team===
===Red and Blue Rescue Team===
In Red and Blue Rescue Teams, a Pokémon's IQ skills can be checked in the menu under each individual team member at any time in dungeons or Friend Areas. While there are a total of 23 skills, it is only possible to have twelve active at a time. While the five skills without a group can be active simultaneously, there can only be one active skill from groups 1-7 at any time.
In Red and Blue Rescue Teams, a Pokémon's IQ skills can be checked in the menu under each individual team member at any time in dungeons or Friend Areas. While there are a total of 23 skills, it is only possible to have twelve active at a time. While the five skills without a group can be active simultaneously, there can only be one active skill from groups 1–7 at any time.


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|-  
|-
! Required IQ
! Required IQ
! Group
! Group
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! Game description
! Game description
! Other notes
! Other notes
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| -
| -
| Item Catcher
| Item Catcher
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon can catch and hold a thrown item. It can’t make a catch if it is already holding an item. It also can’t catch Seeds and drink items.
| The Pokémon can catch and hold a thrown item. It can't make a catch if it is already holding an item. It also can't catch Seeds and drink items.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| -
| -
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| If this Pokémon has a foe targeted for a move or a thrown item, it will check first for walls and other Pokémon that may get in the way. It will stop if there is an obstacle.
| If this Pokémon has a foe targeted for a move or a thrown item, it will check first for walls and other Pokémon that may get in the way. It will stop if there is an obstacle.
| In the case of [[linked move]]s, Course Checker will only check the first one. So if the combination is {{m|Growl}}+{{m|Razor Leaf}}, the Razor Leaf could still be wasted as it has more terrain limitations than Growl.
| In the case of [[linked move]]s, Course Checker will only check the first one. So if the combination is {{m|Growl}}+{{m|Razor Leaf}}, the Razor Leaf could still be wasted as it has more terrain limitations than Growl.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| B
| B
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| The Pokémon will focus on traveling. It will use moves and items less often.
| The Pokémon will focus on traveling. It will use moves and items less often.
| As long as moving is an option, the partner will do so and not stop to attack any nearby Pokémon.
| As long as moving is an option, the partner will do so and not stop to attack any nearby Pokémon.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| -
| -
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| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| The Pokémon will use or throw its hold item.
| The Pokémon will use or throw its hold item.
| The main benefit of this skill is that it can be turned off to provide an extra storage space.
| The main benefit of this skill is that it can be turned off to provide an extra storage space, however, turning the skill off stops the Pokémon from using Reviver Seeds.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| G
| G
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| The Pokémon will only use moves. It will not use its regular attack.
| The Pokémon will only use moves. It will not use its regular attack.
| This can be used in conjunction with the move menu to get the partner to use a particular attack.
| This can be used in conjunction with the move menu to get the partner to use a particular attack.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 5
| 5
| G
| G
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| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| The Pokémon will stop using linked moves that are on the verge of delinking. It also stops using moves with no PP left.
| The Pokémon will stop using linked moves that are on the verge of delinking. It also stops using moves with no PP left.
| As it is possible to stop partners using a particular move, this can safely be switched with Exclusive Move-User when required.
| As it is possible to stop partners using a particular move, this can safely be switched with Exclusive Move-User when required. This skill doesn't take {{a|Pressure}} into account, resulting in linked moves still becoming delinked when one move has 2 PP remaining.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 10
| 10
| B
| B
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| When battling several foes, the Pokémon will first target Pokémon with the lowest HP.
| When battling several foes, the Pokémon will first target Pokémon with the lowest HP.
| As the weaker foes are likely to go down in one hit, this allows the leader to focus on the stronger ones without the annoyance of the attacks from the weakest.
| As the weaker foes are likely to go down in one hit, this allows the leader to focus on the stronger ones without the annoyance of the attacks from the weakest.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 25
| 25
| -
| -
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| If its target has a status problem, the Pokémon will not use moves that cause the same status problem.
| If its target has a status problem, the Pokémon will not use moves that cause the same status problem.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 40
| 40
| -
| -
| Nontraitor
| Nontraitor
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| If it becomes Confused or is Cowering, the Pokémon’s wildly thrown attacks will not hit friends.
| If it becomes Confused or is Cowering, the Pokémon's wildly thrown attacks will not hit friends.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 70
| 70
| E
| E
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| The Pokémon recovers faster from status problems.
| The Pokémon recovers faster from status problems.
| Temporary status conditions will usually not last beyond 3 turns with this skill.
| Temporary status conditions will usually not last beyond 3 turns with this skill.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 100
| 100
| A
| A
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| The Pokémon becomes better at evading attacks and moves.
| The Pokémon becomes better at evading attacks and moves.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 110
| 110
| A
| A
| Type-Advantage Master
| Type-Advantage Master
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon’s critical-hit rate is boosted when attacking foes with a type disadvantage.
| The Pokémon's critical-hit rate is boosted when attacking foes with a type disadvantage.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 130
| 130
| B
| B
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| When battling several foes, the Pokémon will first target Pokémon that have a type disadvantage.
| When battling several foes, the Pokémon will first target Pokémon that have a type disadvantage.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 140
| 140
| D
| D
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| The Pokémon often avoids stepping on visible traps.
| The Pokémon often avoids stepping on visible traps.
| Switching places with the partner when standing on a trap will not count towards Trap Avoider. Partners will also avoid Wonder Tiles.
| Switching places with the partner when standing on a trap will not count towards Trap Avoider. Partners will also avoid Wonder Tiles.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 160
| 160
| E
| E
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| The Pokémon resists sleep from traps and the moves of foes.
| The Pokémon resists sleep from traps and the moves of foes.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 200
| 200
| B
| B
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| When battling several foes, the Pokémon will first target the Pokémon that are worth the most Exp. Points.
| When battling several foes, the Pokémon will first target the Pokémon that are worth the most Exp. Points.
| While all Pokémon in the team share the experience points, this will usually make the partner attack the stronger foes.
| While all Pokémon in the team share the experience points, this will usually make the partner attack the stronger foes.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 250
| 250
| E
| E
| Energy Saver
| Energy Saver
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon’s Belly empties slower.
| The Pokémon's Belly empties slower.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 300
| 300
| F
| F
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| The Pokémon will avoid fiery lava.
| The Pokémon will avoid fiery lava.
| Any non-{{t|fire}} Pokémon that can travel over lava (including through later IQ skills) will get the Burn condition on stepping over it. As they would normally do it without thought, this stops the problem.
| Any non-{{t|fire}} Pokémon that can travel over lava (including through later IQ skills) will get the Burn condition on stepping over it. As they would normally do it without thought, this stops the problem.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 400
| 400
| C
| C
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon gains the ability to walk on water, lava, and clouds.
| The Pokémon gains the ability to walk on water, lava, and clouds.
|  
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 500
| 500
| A
| A
| Sure-Hit Attacker
| Sure-Hit Attacker
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon’s regular attacks never miss.
| The Pokémon's regular attacks never miss.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 600
| 600
| F
| F
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| If the Pokémon is on an undiscovered trap, upon taking a step it will make the trap visible without setting it off.
| If the Pokémon is on an undiscovered trap, upon taking a step it will make the trap visible without setting it off.
| Stepping on an exposed trap will still have an effect. In combination with Trap Avoider, the danger of traps practically disappears.
| Stepping on an exposed trap will still have an effect. In combination with Trap Avoider, the danger of traps practically disappears.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 800
| 800
| D
| D
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| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| The Pokémon avoids monster houses.
| The Pokémon avoids monster houses.
| While the partner will not will not wander into Monster Houses on their own, the leader can still activate them.
| While the partner will not wander into Monster Houses on their own, the leader can still activate them.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 990
| 990
| C
| C
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===Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky===
===Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky===


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|-  
|-
! Required IQ
! Required IQ
! Group(s)
! Group(s)
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! Game description
! Game description
! Other notes
! Other notes
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| -
| -
| Escapist
| Escapist
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon has the power to let rescue targets escape a dungeon. This is an essential IQ Skill for exploration teams. Team members must always be ready to use this skill, so it can't be turned off.  
| The Pokémon has the power to let rescue targets escape a dungeon. This is an essential IQ Skill for exploration teams. Team members must always be ready to use this skill, so it can't be turned off.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| -
| -
| Course Checker
| Course Checker
| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| If this Pokémon targets an enemy with a move or a thrown item, it will first check and other Pokémon that may get in the way, then stop the action if such an obstacle exists.
| If this Pokémon targets an enemy with a move or a thrown item, it will first check for walls and other Pokémon that may get in the way, then stop the action if such an obstacle exists.
| In the case of [[linked move]]s, Course Checker will only check the first one. So if the combination is {{m|Growl}}+{{m|Razor Leaf}}, the Razor Leaf could still be wasted as it has more terrain limitations than Growl.
| Course Checker will only check the first entry of a [[linked move]] combination.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| A,B,D
| A,B,D
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| The Pokémon will focus on traveling. It will use moves and items less often.
| The Pokémon will focus on traveling. It will use moves and items less often.
| As long as moving is an option, the partner will do so and not stop to attack any nearby Pokémon.
| As long as moving is an option, the partner will do so and not stop to attack any nearby Pokémon.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| -
| -
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon can catch and hold a thrown item, unless it is already holding an item. It can't catch seeds or health drinks.
| The Pokémon can catch and hold a thrown item, unless it is already holding an item. It can't catch seeds or health drinks.
|
| Projectiles like [[Throwing item#Gravelerock|Gravelerocks]] or [[Throwing item#Iron Thorn|Iron Thorns]] can be caught by team members, but not by enemies.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| -
| -
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| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| The Pokémon will use or throw its hold item.
| The Pokémon will use or throw its hold item.
| This skill must be turned on for the Pokémon to use [[Seed#Reviver Seed|Reviver]] and [[Lookalike item#Reviser Seed|Reviser]] Seeds. It does not prevent the Pokémon from using {{m|Natural Gift}} with a held Seed or Berry.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 0
| 0
| -
| -
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| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| The Pokémon only uses moves, not its regular attack. It won't use moves that are out of PP or moves with a link that will delink if used one more time.
| The Pokémon only uses moves, not its regular attack. It won't use moves that are out of PP or moves with a link that will delink if used one more time.
| This can be used in conjunction with the move menu to get the partner to use a particular attack.
| This can be used in conjunction with the move menu to get the partner to use a particular attack, or to simply do nothing.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 10
| 10
| E,H
| E,H
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| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| When near several enemies, the Pokémon will target the one that has the lowest HP.
| When near several enemies, the Pokémon will target the one that has the lowest HP.
| As the weaker foes are likely to go down in one hit, this allows the leader to focus on the stronger ones without the annoyance of the attacks from the weakest.
| Checks the enemy's HP number, rather than percentage of HP remaining.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 25
| 25
| -
| -
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| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| The Pokémon will not use moves that cause a status problem if the target already has the same status problem.
| The Pokémon will not use moves that cause a status problem if the target already has the same status problem.
|
| If Exclusive Move-User is on (and Weak-Type Picker is off), a Pokémon will "watch carefully" and do nothing if its move choice is stopped by Status Checker. This skill also stops the Pokémon from using healing moves unless an ally has a status condition or is at critical HP.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 30
| 30
| B,E
| B,E
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| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| The Pokémon cheers on nearby team members, boosting their Attack and Special Attack by 1 level.
| The Pokémon cheers on nearby team members, boosting their Attack and Special Attack by 1 level.
|
| Works for adjacent allies. Two adjacent allies will boost each other if both of them have Cheerleader, but a Pokémon adjacent to more than one ally with this skill only receive one boost.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 40
| 40
| -
| -
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| If the Pokémon has a Confused status or a Cowering status, its wildly aimed attack will not hit friends.
| If the Pokémon has a Confused status or a Cowering status, its wildly aimed attack will not hit friends.
|
| Also applies during Blinker status. Turning this skill off allows a Pokémon to target its teammates with certain beneficial moves like {{m|Role Play}} and {{m|Sketch}} when affected by these status conditions. Moves that normally damage teammates (like {{m|Earthquake}}) are unaffected.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 50
| 50
| A,G
| A,G
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| When it reaches a new floor, the Pokémon knows the number of items that are lying on the ground.
| When it reaches a new floor, the Pokémon knows the number of items that are lying on the ground.
|
| This number includes buried items, which are normally inaccessible.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 55
| 55
| A,D,F,G,I,J
| A,D,F,G,I,J
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon will occasionally use a move without consuming PP.
| The Pokémon will occasionally use a move without consuming PP.
| Ignores {{a|Pressure}}. Conserves PP for all moves in a linked set.
| 8% activation rate; ignores {{a|Pressure}} but not No-Charger. Conserves PP for all moves in a linked set.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 65
| 65
| B,E,H
| B,E,H
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| If a team member next to this Pokémon is in trouble and has low HP, the Pokémon will step in to take attacks aimed at the friend.
| If a team member next to this Pokémon is in trouble and has low HP, the Pokémon will step in to take attacks aimed at the friend.
|
| Works for allies below 25% HP when an attack is used. Only works against single-target attacks. If an ally falls below 25% HP during a move with multiple hits, a Pokémon with Bodyguard will take the remaining attacks. The skill will not activate if the Pokémon with Bodyguard is affected by certain status conditions.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 70
| 70
| D,F,G,H,I
| D,F,G,H,I
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon recovers faster than usual from status problems.
| The Pokémon recovers faster than usual from status problems.
|
| Volatile status conditions last for half as many turns (rounded up).
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 100
| 100
| C,E,H
| C,E,H
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon's body becomes tougher, which gives it more HP. This IQ Skill can't be turned off.
| The Pokémon's body becomes tougher, which gives it more HP. This IQ Skill can't be turned off.
|
| Increases maximum HP by 10.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 105
| 105
| A,B,C,F
| A,B,C,F
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon critical-hit rate is boosted when attacking enemies that have a type disadvantage.
| The Pokémon critical-hit rate is boosted when attacking enemies that have a type disadvantage.
|
| Super-effective attacks have a 40% chance to score a critical hit. Other critical-hit rate bonuses are ignored, except for those that would set it to 100% or zero.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 125
| 125
| F,J
| F,J
| Weak-Type Picker
| Weak-Type Picker
| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| When near several enemies, the Pokémon will target the one that have a type disadvantage.
| When near several enemies, the Pokémon will target the one that has a type disadvantage.
|
| Causes allies to consider all of its moves when deciding on what to do, rather than only a single move at random per turn and the regular attack.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 130
| 130
| C,E,I
| C,E,I
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon's throwing power is boosted, so thrown or hurled items inflict greater damage.
| The Pokémon's throwing power is boosted, so thrown or hurled items inflict greater damage.
|
| Increases throwing damage dealt by 50%. Does not affect fixed damage items like [[Throwing item#Geo Pebble|Geo Pebbles]], or [[Throwing item#Gravelerock|Gravelerocks]], but causes thrown sticky items and [[Throwing item#Unown Stones|Unown Stones]] to inflict 3 damage instead of 2 and 90 damage instead of 60, respectively.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 140
| 140
| A,C,E,I
| A,C,E,I
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| Leader Pokémon
| Leader Pokémon
| The Pokémon's Belly fills up more than usual from eating. It may also resist the bad effects of eating Grimy Food.
| The Pokémon's Belly fills up more than usual from eating. It may also resist the bad effects of eating Grimy Food.
|
| Increases Belly gained by 10% (rounded up). 50% chance to consume Grimy Food with no ill effects.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 150
| 150
| A,B,H
| A,B,H
| Coin Watcher
| Coin Watcher
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon has a keen eye for money. When picking up Poké, it will find more than usual from eating.
| The Pokémon has a keen eye for money. When picking up Poké, it will find more than usual.
|
| Increases money earned from picking up coins by 20% (rounded down). Only applies to coins directly picked up by a Pokémon with this IQ skill.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 160
| 160
| A,B,C
| A,B,C
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon resists sleep inflicted on it from traps and enemy moves.
| The Pokémon resists sleep inflicted on it from traps and enemy moves.
|
| Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep for any reason, including [[Seed#Sleep Seed|Sleep Seed]] and {{m|Rest}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 170
| 170
| B,D,F,J
| B,D,F,J
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon can send thrown items and deliver its moves through team members to target only enemies. For this IQ Skill to work, the Course Checker skill must be turned off.
| The Pokémon can send thrown items and deliver its moves through team members to target only enemies. For this IQ Skill to work, the Course Checker skill must be turned off.
|
| Disabling Course Checker may also cause ally Pokémon to waste PP trying to attack enemies through walls.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 175
| 175
| B,E,H
| B,E,H
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon recovers more HP than usual if it uses an HP-healing move or item.
| The Pokémon recovers more HP than usual if it uses an HP-healing move or item.
|
| Increases HP gained from Oran Berries, Sitrus Berries, and moves by 15% (rounded down).
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 180
| 180
| E,F,H,J
| E,F,H,J
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| If the Pokémon misses its attack, it takes a step back to distance itself from its target.
| If the Pokémon misses its attack, it takes a step back to distance itself from its target.
|
| Also applies to self-targeting moves like {{m|Protect}}, but not to line-of-sight moves. Triggers upon at least one miss. Absorbed/nullified moves count as a miss. Immediately ends status effects which prohibit travel. Pokémon that step into tiles they cannot normally enter (such as water or lava) will warp randomly.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 185
| 185
| C,D,J
| C,D,J
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon is focused on making its attacks hit, so its accuracy is boosted by 1 level. Its evasion is reduced by 1 level, however.
| The Pokémon is focused on making its attacks hit, so its accuracy is boosted by 1 level. Its evasion is reduced by 1 level, however.
|
| All moves with 5 accuracy stars (and some moves with 4 accuracy stars, along with {{m|Blizzard}}) will no longer miss under normal conditions. Overrides the accuracy bonus granted to female Pokémon. {{a|No Guard}}'s effect prevents this skill from working, even for the user.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 190
| 190
| B,E,H,I  
| B,E,H,I
| Deep Breather  
| Deep Breather
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| When it reaches a new floor, the Pokémon breathes deeply, which slightly restores the PP of its moves.
| When it reaches a new floor, the Pokémon breathes deeply, which slightly restores the PP of its moves.
|
| 1 PP is restored per floor. This affects a random move among those that do not have full PP.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 195
| 195
| C,D,G,I,J
| C,D,G,I,J
| Practice Swinger
| Practice Swinger
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| When the Pokémon fails to hit the target with an attack or move, its Attack and Special get boosted for only the next turn.
| When the Pokémon fails to hit the target with an attack or move, its Attack and Special Attack get boosted for only the next turn.
|
| Attack and Special Attack are boosted until the Pokémon successfully deals damage or the next turn ends (whichever occurs first). In the case of multi-target moves or multi-strike moves, the boost only applies to a single hit.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 200
| 200
| C,G,I
| C,G,I
| Exp. Go-Getter
| Exp. Go-Getter
| Partner Pokémon  
| Partner Pokémon
| When near several enemies, the Pokémon will target the one that is worth the most Exp. Points.
| When near several enemies, the Pokémon will target the one that is worth the most Exp. Points.
|
| Outlaws are worth 0 Exp. Points.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 220
| 220
| C,I  
| C,I
| Aggressor  
| Aggressor
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon becomes very aggressive, so its Attack and Special Attack are both boosted by 1 level. Its Defense and Special Defense are both reduced by 1 level, however.
| The Pokémon becomes very aggressive, so its Attack and Special Attack are both boosted by 1 level. Its Defense and Special Defense are both reduced by 1 level, however.
|
| Stacks with Counter Basher and an ally's Cheerleader.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 230
| 230
| E,J
| E,J
| Defender
| Defender
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon becomes very defensive, so its Defense and Special Defense are both boosted by 1 level. Its Attack and Special Attack are both reduced by 1 level, however.
| The Pokémon becomes very defensive, so its Defense and Special Defense are both boosted by 1 level. Its Attack and Special Attack are both reduced by 1 level, however.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 240
| 240
| D,G  
| D,G
| Trap Avoider  
| Trap Avoider
| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| The Pokémon avoids stepping on visible traps (and Wonder Tiles) when walking.
| The Pokémon avoids stepping on visible traps (and Wonder Tiles) when walking.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 250
| 250
| E,J
| E,J
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| Leader Pokémon
| Leader Pokémon
| The Pokémon's Belly empties slower.
| The Pokémon's Belly empties slower.
|  
| Belly lasts 33% longer.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 260
| 260
| D,F,I  
| D,F,I
| Sharpshooter
| Sharpshooter
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| Boosts the critical-hit ratios of the Pokémon's moves and attacks.
| Boosts the critical-hit ratios of the Pokémon's moves and attacks.
|
| Increases critical-hit rate by a flat 15%. Identical to [[Scope Lens]], with which it does not stack.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 270
| 270
| F,G,J  
| F,G,J
| Hit-and-Runner  
| Hit-and-Runner
| All Pokémon  
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon may avoid a counterstrike that the enemy uses in response to being struck with an attack or move.
| The Pokémon may avoid a counterstrike that the enemy uses in response to being struck with an attack or move.
|
| Ignores counterattacks 33% of the time.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 280
| 280
| C  
| C
| Counter Basher
| Counter Basher
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon takes on the Counter status, so it counterstrikes under certain conditions. Its Defense will be reduced by 1 level, however.
| The Pokémon takes on the Counter status, so it counterstrikes under certain conditions. Its Defense will be reduced by 1 level, however.
|
| 12% chance to counterattack adjacent foe for 100% of damage taken. Cuts corners, and stacks with other Counter effects.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 290  
| 290
| E,G,H,I
| E,G,H,I
| Quick Healer
| Quick Healer
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon's natural HP-recovery speed is boosted.
| The Pokémon's natural HP-recovery speed is boosted.
|  
| Natural HP recovery speed is doubled. Gives the same benefit as the [[Scarves#Heal Ribbon|Heal Ribbon]], with which it does not stack.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 300
| 300
| -
| -
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| The Pokémon will avoid walking on fiery lava.
| The Pokémon will avoid walking on fiery lava.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 310
| 310
| A,F,J  
| A,F,J
| Multitalent
| Multitalent
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon becomes so talented with its moves that it gets slightly more PP to spend on them. This IQ Skill can't be turned off.
| The Pokémon becomes so talented with its moves that it gets slightly more PP to spend on them. This IQ Skill can't be turned off.
|
| Increases maximum PP of all moves by 5.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 320
| 320
| F,G  
| F,G
| Exp. Elite
| Exp. Elite
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon earns extra Exp. Points after defeating enemies.
| The Pokémon earns extra Exp. Points after defeating enemies.
|
| Additive 10% bonus to experience gained.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 330
| 330
| D,E  
| D,E
| Counter Hitter
| Counter Hitter
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon takes on the Mini Counter stats, which makes it strike back against attackers in certain conditions.
| The Pokémon takes on the Mini Counter stats, which makes it strike back against attackers in certain conditions.
|
| 12% chance to counterattack adjacent foe for 1/4 of damage taken. Cuts corners, and stacks with other Counter effects.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 340
| 340
| C,G  
| C,G
| Erratic Player
| Erratic Player
| All Pokémon  
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon's battle performance is erratic, so the positive and negative effects of types influence the power of moves more intensely. This affects the power of moves that the Pokémon uses, as well as the power of moves that hit the Pokémon!
| The Pokémon's battle performance is erratic, so the positive and negative effects of types influence the power of moves more intensely. This affects the power of moves that the Pokémon uses, as well as the power of moves that hit the Pokémon!
|
| Multipliers for super-effective/not very effective/ineffective damage change from 140%/70%/50% to 170%/50%/25%, respectively. Skill can be turned off to lessen the negative impacts of a type disadvantage, unless the enemy also has Erratic Player.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 350  
| 350
| A,B  
| A,B
| Haggler  
| Haggler
| Leader Pokémon
| Leader Pokémon
| The Pokémon can bargain with Kecleon merchants in dungeons, so it will get lower prices for purchases and higher prices for items it sells.
| The Pokémon can bargain with Kecleon merchants in dungeons, so it will get lower prices for purchases and higher prices for items it sells.
|
| Sell prices are 20% higher, and buy prices are 20% lower.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 360  
| 360
| C,D  
| C,D
| Clutch Performer
| Clutch Performer
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| If the Pokémon's HP gets dangerously low, its evasiveness is boosted by 2 levels.
| If the Pokémon's HP gets dangerously low, its evasiveness is boosted by 2 levels.
|
| Activates below 25% HP. {{a|No Guard}}'s effect prevents this skill from working, even for the user.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 370
| 370
| A  
| A
| Collector
| Collector
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| When an enemy is defeated, the chances that it will leave a treasure box behind are slightly better.
| When an enemy is defeated, the chances that it will leave a treasure box behind are slightly better.
|
| Improves treasure box drop rate to 1 in 9. Only applies if the Pokémon with Collector dealt the finishing blow.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 400
| 400
| A,F,H,I  
| A,F,H,I
| All-Terrain Hiker
| All-Terrain Hiker
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon gains the ability to cross water and lava and walk through gulleys.
| The Pokémon gains the ability to cross water and lava and walk through gulleys.
|
| Pokémon that can normally pass through walls will lose the ability to do so. Pokémon will warp if this skill is disabled while occupying a normally-inaccessible tile.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 420
| 420
| A,B,F,H
| A,B,F,H
| Trap Buster
| Trap Buster
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon may remove traps it steps on. Beware: this IQ Skill won't work all of the time and also affects a Wonder Tile.
| The Pokémon may remove traps it steps on. Beware: this IQ Skill won't work all of the time and also affects Wonder Tiles.
|
| 33% chance to destroy a trap instead of triggering its effect.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 440
| 440
| D,G,H  
| D,G,H
| Critical Dodger
| Critical Dodger
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon is able slip out of the reach of dangerous attacks so that critical hits don't make an impact.
| The Pokémon is able to slip out of the reach of dangerous attacks so that critical hits don't make an impact.
|
| Provides the same effect as {{a|Battle Armor}} and {{a|Shell Armor}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 480
| 480
| A,D,F,G,J  
| A,D,F,G,J
| Stair Sensor
| Stair Sensor
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| When it reaches a new floor, the Pokémon uses its intuition to know where the floor's stairway is.
| When it reaches a new floor, the Pokémon uses its intuition to know where the floor's stairway is.
|
| Points towards one of eight directions.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 500
| 500
| E,J  
| E,J
| Sure-Hit Attacker
| Sure-Hit Attacker
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon regular attacks never miss.
| The Pokémon's regular attacks never miss.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 520
| 520
| C,D,I  
| C,D,I
| Extra Striker
| Extra Striker
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon attacks at a faster rate, so it may lash out with an extra attack right after its first one.
| The Pokémon attacks at a faster rate, so it may lash out with an extra attack right after its first one.
|
| 33% chance to use regular attack twice.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 540
| 540
| D,G,H,I  
| D,G,H,I
| Quick Dodger
| Quick Dodger
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon becomes better at evading attacks and moves.
| The Pokémon becomes better at evading attacks and moves.
|
| Most attacking moves have two associated accuracy values that are multiplied together; Quick Dodger reduces both by a flat 10%.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 550
| 550
| B,H  
| B,H
| Fast Friend
| Fast Friend
| Leader Pokémon
| Leader Pokémon
| Improves the chances that defeated enemies will want to join the exploration team.  
| Improves the chances that defeated enemies will want to join the exploration team.
|
| Boosts recruitment chance by 5%. Required along with [[Golden Mask]] and a level 99+ leader for recruiting {{p|Kecleon}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 560  
| 560
| C,E,I,J  
| C,E,I,J
| Intimidator  
| Intimidator
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| Under certain conditions the Pokémon can intimidate an enemy that attacks, which gives it a Cringe status condition.
| Under certain conditions the Pokémon can intimidate an enemy that attacks, which gives it a Cringe status condition.
|
| 33% chance to cancel an incoming close-ranged attack, regardless of the direction the attacker is facing. PP is still deducted from the attacker. Attackers with {{a|Inner Focus}} are unaffected. Does not affect line-of-sight moves, room-range moves, or thrown items. Can affect allies if they target the Intimidator with a close-ranged move for any reason.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 570
| 570
| C,F  
| C,F
| No-Charger
| No-Charger
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon charges then unleashes any move that normally requires 2 turns in only one turn. Powering up these charge-up moves so quickly consumes 2 PP, however.
| The Pokémon charges then unleashes any move that normally requires 2 turns in only one turn. Powering up these charge-up moves so quickly consumes 2 PP, however.
| When the Pokémon's attack frequency is boosted by {{a|Unburden}}, {{a|Swift Swim}}, or {{a|Chlorophyll}}, the second instant use of an affected move will cost an additional 1 PP, consuming 3 PP total.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 580
| 580
| A,G,J  
| A,G,J
| Map Surveyor
| Map Surveyor
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon is able to sense the layout of the dungeon floor.
| The Pokémon is able to sense the layout of the dungeon floor.
|
| Does not reveal the location of the stairs.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 600
| 600
| B,D,G  
| B,D,G
| Trap Seer
| Trap Seer
| All Pokémon  
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon will not activate a hidden trap when it steps on it. The trap will then be visible.
| The Pokémon will not activate a hidden trap when it steps on it. The trap will then be visible.
|  
| Partners will never trigger invisible traps even without Trap Seer, but they will be revealed if Trap Seer is on. Other Pokémon without Trap Avoider may trigger visible traps.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 750  
| 750
| D,G  
| D,G
| Quick Striker
| Quick Striker
| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| The Pokémon attacks at a very fast rate, so it will always lash out with an extra attack right after the first one.
| The Pokémon attacks at a very fast rate, so it will always lash out with an extra attack right after the first one.
|
| Only affects the regular A-button attack. Does not stack with Extra Striker.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 800
| 800
| A,B,E,F,H,I,J  
| A,B,E,F,H,I,J
| House Avoider
| House Avoider
| Partner Pokémon
| Partner Pokémon
| The Pokémon senses nearby Monster Houses. It will stop 1 tile before the entrance of a Monster House.
| The Pokémon senses nearby Monster Houses. It will stop 1 tile before the entrance of a Monster House.
|
| Only applicable to Pokémon that are separated from the leader.
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 850
| 850
| A,B,C,F
| A,B,C,F
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| All Pokémon
| All Pokémon
| Pokémon's thrown items pierce through walls and other Pokémon without stopping, but impact all Pokémon they hit along the way.
| Pokémon's thrown items pierce through walls and other Pokémon without stopping, but impact all Pokémon they hit along the way.
|
| Includes Gummis and vitamins. Thrown items may still miss, unless the leader throws an item while holding [[Glasses|Lockon Specs]].
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 900
| 900
| B,H
| B,H
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| Leader Pokémon
| Leader Pokémon
| The effects of any Seed or Berry that the Pokémon eats spread to the whole party. This IQ Skill only works for the team leader.
| The effects of any Seed or Berry that the Pokémon eats spread to the whole party. This IQ Skill only works for the team leader.
|
| Does not include [[Seed#Blast Seed|Blast Seeds]], [[Lookalike item#Dough Seed|Dough Seeds]], or [[Seed#Reviver Seed|Reviver]] and [[Lookalike item#Reviser Seed|Reviser]] Seeds when eaten from the Treasure Bag. Seeds and Berries thrown at a leader with this skill are unaffected, even if the leader threw them at a Pokémon holding a [[Scarves#Bounce Band|Bounce Band]] or at themselves with a [[Scarves#Curve Band|Curve Band]].
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 950
| 950
| I
| I
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| The Pokémon's Movement Speed is boosted by 1 level while this IQ Skill is active.
| The Pokémon's Movement Speed is boosted by 1 level while this IQ Skill is active.
|
|
|- style="background:#fff"
|-
| 990
| 990
| J
| J
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==Enemies with IQ==
==Enemies with IQ==
IQ affects both the player, the team, and enemies alike. In Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, most enemies prior to the end of the story will have the minimum amount of IQ, while most enemies after the end of the story will have roughly 300-330 IQ and all associated IQ skills. Pokémon encountered at [[Southeastern Islands]] (23-24F) and [[Inferno Cave]] (23-29F) and [[Zero Isle North]] (50-74F) have 600 IQ. Pokémon encountered at [[Zero Isle North]] (past 70F) and [[Zero Isle Center]] (all floors) have 850 IQ.
In Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, there are enemies with IQ Skills, unlike in Rescue Team.
 
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{MD color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{MD color}};"
All Pokémon [[recruitment|recruited]] onto a team start off with the minimum amount of IQ.
|-
! Where
! IQ
|- style="background:#fff"
| Before [[Steam Cave]], [[Marowak Dojo]] 1-2F
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Steam Cave]] to [[Temporal Tower]], [[Spacial Rift]] 1-9F, [[Zero Isle West]], [[Zero Isle South]] 1-39F, [[Destiny Tower (Explorers of Sky)|Destiny Tower]]  1-39F, Special Episode dungeons (except<br/>Special Episode 4)
| 26
|- style="background:#fff"
| Marowak Dojo 3-5F, [[Mystifying Forest]], [[Sky Peak Mountain Path]], [[Blizzard Island]] 1-14F, [[Crevice Cave]], [[Surrounded Sea]] 1-14F, [[Miracle Sea]] 1-14F, [[Aegis Cave]],<br/>{{OBP|Mt. Travail|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}} 1-9F, [[The Nightmare]] 1-9F, Spacial Rift 10-15F, Deep Spacial Rift 1-4F, [[Dark Crater]], Deep Dark Crater 1-4F, [[Concealed Ruins]] 1-19F,<br/> [[Marine Resort]], [[Lake Afar]] 1-9F, [[Happy Outlook]] 1-14F, [[Mt. Mistral]] 1-9F, [[Shimmer Hill]] 1-9F, [[Lost Wilderness]] 1-9F, [[Midnight Forest]] 1-9F, [[Final Maze]],<br/> [[Zero Isle North]] 1-13F, [[Zero Isle East]] 1-15F, Zero Isle South 40-69F, Destiny Tower 40-69F, Special Episode 4 dungeons
| 150
|- style="background:#fff"
| Zero Isle North 14-19F
| 200
|- style="background:#fff"
| Lake Afar 10-24F, Happy Outlook 15-19F, Mt. Mistral 10-19F, Shimmer Hill 10-17F, Lost Wilderness 10-17F, Midnight Forest 10-24F, Zero Isle North 20-29F,<br/>Zero Isle East 16-29F, Zero Isle South 70-79F, Destiny Tower 70-79F, [[Oblivion Forest]], [[Treacherous Waters]] 1-16F, [[Southeastern Islands]] 1-16F, [[Inferno Cave]] 1-16F
| 330
|- style="background:#fff"
| Blizzard Island 15-20F, Lower Crevice Cave, Surrounded Sea 15-19F, Miracle Sea 15-18F, Deep Miracle Sea, Mt. Travail 10-19F, The Nightmare 10-17F,<br/>Deep Spacial Rift 5-9F, Deep Dark Crater 5-14F, Concealed Ruins 20-29F, Zero Isle North 30-49F, Zero Isle East 30-40F, Zero Isle South 80-98F,<br/>Destiny Tower 80-98F, Treacherous Waters 17-19F, Southeastern Islands 17-22F, Inferno Cave 17-22F, [[Bottomless Sea]], [[Shimmer Desert]], [[Mt. Avalanche]],<br/>[[Giant Volcano]], [[World Abyss]], [[Sky Stairway]], {{OBP|Mystery Jungle|Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky}}
| 331
|- style="background:#fff"
| Zero Isle North 50-69F, Southeastern Islands 23-24F, Inferno Cave 23-29F
| 600
|- style="background:#fff"
| Zero Isle North 70-74F, [[Zero Isle Center]]
| 850
|-
! colspan=2 | Bosses
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Beach Cave]] boss fight, [[Drowzee (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)|Drowzee]], [[Labyrinth Cave|Gabite]]
| 1
|- style="background:#fff"
| Other main story bosses, Special Episode bosses (except Special Episode 4), {{p|Mesprit}}, {{p|Azelf}}
| 26
|- style="background:#fff"
| Mystifying Forest boss fight, Special Episode 4 bosses, [[Sky Peak Mountain Path]] boss fights
| 150
|- style="background:#fff"
| Fake {{p|Groudon}}, [[Crevice Cave|Froslass]], [[legendary giants]], {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mew}}
| 330
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Miracle Sea|Gyarados]], {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Heatran}}, {{p|Giratina}}
| 331
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Primal Dialga|Dialga]]{{tt|*|in main game}}, [[Aegis Cave|Aegis Cave Pit]] boss fight, {{p|Palkia}}, Dark Crater boss fight, [[Super-ancient Pokémon]]
| 600
|}
All Pokémon [[recruitment|recruited]] onto a team start with 0 IQ, regardless of how much they had when fought.


==Evolution==
==Evolution==
All Pokémon that evolve by friendship in the main series require an increased IQ to evolve in Mystery Dungeon. The number of IQ stars required varies between species.
All Pokémon that [[friendship evolution|evolve by friendship]] in the core series require an increased IQ to evolve in Mystery Dungeon. The number of IQ stars required varies between species.


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| rowspan="3" | 150 (Red and Blue Rescue Team)<br/>200 (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
| {{p|Crobat}}
| {{p|Crobat}}
| rowspan="7" |  
| rowspan="10" |
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{p|Togepi}}
| {{p|Togepi}}
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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{p|Pichu}}
| {{p|Pichu}}
| rowspan="4" | 200
| rowspan="6" | 200
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
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| {{p|Azurill}}
| {{p|Marill}}
| {{p|Marill}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{p|Buneary}}
| {{p|Lopunny}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{p|Munchlax}}
| {{p|Snorlax}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|}
|}


==Moves==
==Moves==
The moves {{m|Frustration}} and {{m|Return}} deal set damage depending on the IQ level. With no IQ points, Return does 5HP damage while Frustration does 45HP damage. At maximum IQ, these values are reversed. While they are weak attacks in Mystery Dungeon, Frustration is useful in [[Wish Cave]], [[Joyous Tower]] and [[Purity Forest]] where the Pokémon's IQ level is temporarily reduced to 0 along with their level being temporarily reduced 1.
The moves {{m|Frustration}} and {{m|Return}} deal set damage depending on the IQ level. With no IQ points, Return does 5HP damage while Frustration does 45HP damage. At maximum IQ, these values are reversed. While they are weak attacks in Mystery Dungeon, Frustration is useful in [[Wish Cave]], [[Joyous Tower]] and [[Purity Forest]] where the Pokémon's IQ level is temporarily reduced to 0 along with their level being temporarily reduced to 1.


A select few Pokémon can learn special moves if their IQ is high enough:
A select few Pokémon can learn special moves if their IQ is high enough:


===Red and Blue Rescue Teams===
===Red and Blue Rescue Teams===
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! IQ Points
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===Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky===
===Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky===
* All fully-evolved {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] may learn {{m|Frenzy Plant}} at level 72 with 300 IQ.
* All fully-evolved {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] may learn {{m|Frenzy Plant}} at level 72 with 300 IQ.
* All fully-evolved {{type|Fire}} starter Pokémon may learn {{m|Blast Burn}} at level 72 with 300 IQ.
* All fully-evolved {{type|Fire}} first partner Pokémon may learn {{m|Blast Burn}} at level 72 with 300 IQ.
* All fully-evolved {{type|Water}} starter Pokémon may learn {{m|Hydro Cannon}} at level 72 with 300 IQ.
* All fully-evolved {{type|Water}} first partner Pokémon may learn {{m|Hydro Cannon}} at level 72 with 300 IQ.
* All {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon may learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} at level 72 with 300 IQ.
* All {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon may learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} at level 72 with 300 IQ.


==IQ groups==
==IQ groups==
In Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, Pokémon are split into 10 IQ groups (from A to J), which affects what types of IQ skills they will learn. What follows is a list of skills and which Group they belong to. Note that some IQ skills appear in more than one group, especially those which are learnt at the start. Also, unlike in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|first games]], every IQ skill can be turned on.
In Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, Pokémon are split into 10 IQ groups (from A to J), which affects what types of IQ skills they will learn. What follows is a list of skills and which Group they belong to. Note that some IQ skills appear in more than one group, especially those which are learnt at the start. Also, unlike in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|first games]], every IQ skill can be turned on.
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! Group
! Skill
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| Dedicated Traveler
| Dedicated Traveler
| Base Skill
| Base Skill
| Prioritizes moving over using attacks or items
| Prioritizes moving over using attacks or items.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Course Checker
| Course Checker
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| Status Checker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Non-traitor
| Nontraitor
| 40 (☆0.5)
| 40 (☆0.5)
| Does not attack friends, even when confused or in cowering status.
| Does not attack friends, even when confused or in cowering status.
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| Survivalist
| Survivalist
| 140 (☆1.5)
| 140 (☆1.5)
| Restores more Belly stat when eating food. Sometimes avoids getting status changes when eating Grimy Food.
| Restores more Belly stat when eating food. Sometimes avoids getting status effects when eating Grimy Food.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Coin Watcher
| Coin Watcher
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| Uses only moves, not regular attacks.
| Uses only moves, not regular attacks.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Status Cheker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict status change that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Cheerleader
| Cheerleader
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| Gap Prober
| Gap Prober
| 170 (☆2)
| 170 (☆2)
| Moves and throwing items pass harmlessly through allies.  
| Moves and throwing items pass harmlessly through allies.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Wise Healer
| Wise Healer
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| Fast Friend
| Fast Friend
| 550 (☆5.5)
| 550 (☆5.5)
| Raises likelihood of recruiting defeated foes by 1%.
| Raises likelihood of recruiting defeated foes by 5%.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Trap Seer
| Trap Seer
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| Does not enter Monster Houses.
| Does not enter Monster Houses.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Pierce Hunter
| Pierce Hurler
| 850 (☆8.5)
| 850 (☆8.5)
| Throwing items penetrate Pokémon and walls, and continue flying.
| Throwing items penetrate Pokémon and walls, and continue flying.
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| Status Checker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status change that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Nontraitor
| Nontraitor
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| Survivalist
| Survivalist
| 140 (☆1.5)
| 140 (☆1.5)
| Restores more Belly stat when eating food. Sometimes avoids getting status problems from Grimy Food.
| Restores more Belly stat when eating food. Sometimes avoids getting status effects when eating Grimy Food.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Nonsleeper
| Nonsleeper
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| Erratic Player
| Erratic Player
| 340 (☆3.5)
| 340 (☆3.5)
| Increases multiplier effect of type compatibility.  
| Increases multiplier effect of type compatibility.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Clutch Performer
| Clutch Performer
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| Status Checker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status change that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Nontraitor
| Nontraitor
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| Self-Curer
| Self-Curer
| 70 (☆1)
| 70 (☆1)
| Shortens required turns for Pokémon to heal from status.  
| Shortens required turns for Pokémon to heal from status.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Gap Prober
| Gap Prober
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| Avoids visible traps only.
| Avoids visible traps only.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Sharp Shooter
| Sharpshooter
| 260 (☆3)
| 260 (☆3)
| Raises critical-hit ratio.
| Raises critical-hit ratio.
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| Critical Dodger
| Critical Dodger
| 440 (☆4.5)
| 440 (☆4.5)
| Immunity to critical hits.  
| Immunity to critical hits.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Stair Sensor
| Stair Sensor
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| Quick Dodger
| Quick Dodger
| 540 (☆5.5)
| 540 (☆5.5)
| Raises likelihood of dodging attacks.  
| Raises likelihood of dodging attacks.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Trap Seer
| Trap Seer
| 600 (☆6)
| 600 (☆6)
| Able to step on traps without setting off.  
| Able to step on traps without setting off.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Quick Striker
| Quick Striker
| 750 (☆7.5)
| 750 (☆7.5)
| Can do two regular attacks in one turn in a row.  
| Can do two regular attacks in one turn in a row.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="24" | E
| rowspan="24" | E
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| Efficiency Expert
| Efficiency Expert
| 10 (☆0.5)
| 10 (☆0.5)
| Attacks Pokémon with the lowest HP first.  
| Attacks Pokémon with the lowest HP first.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Status Checker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status change that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Cheerleader
| Cheerleader
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| Survivalist
| Survivalist
| 140 (☆1.5)
| 140 (☆1.5)
| Restores more Belly stat when eating food. Sometimes avoids getting status changes when eating Grimy Food.
| Restores more Belly stat when eating food. Sometimes avoids getting status effects when eating Grimy Food.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Wise Healer
| Wise Healer
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| Status Checker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status change that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Nontraitor
| Nontraitor
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| Type-Advantage Master
| Type-Advantage Master
| 105 (☆1)
| 105 (☆1)
| Raises critical hit rate for type-effective moves.  
| Raises critical hit rate for type-effective moves.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Weak-Type picker
| Weak-Type Picker
| 125 (☆1.5)
| 125 (☆1.5)
| Targets foes with good type compatibility.
| Targets foes with good type compatibility.
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| User steps back one tile when it misses a move.
| User steps back one tile when it misses a move.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Sharp Shooter
| Sharpshooter
| 260 (☆3)
| 260 (☆3)
| Raises critical-hit ratio.
| Raises critical-hit ratio.
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| Avoids entering lava.
| Avoids entering lava.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Multi talent
| Multitalent
| 310 (☆3.5)
| 310 (☆3.5)
| Adds 5 to Pokémon's max PP.
| Adds 5 to Pokémon's max PP.
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| Status Checker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status change that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Nontraitor
| Nontraitor
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| Status Checker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Nontraitor
| Nontraitor
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|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Quick Dodger
| Quick Dodger
| 554 (☆5.5)
| 540 (☆5.5)
| Raises likelihood of dodging attacks.
| Raises likelihood of dodging attacks.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Fast Friend
| Fast Friend
| 550 (☆5.5)
| 550 (☆5.5)
| Raises likelihood of recruiting defeated foes.
| Raises likelihood of recruiting defeated foes by 5%.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| House Avoider
| House Avoider
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| Status Checker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status change that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Nontraitor
| Nontraitor
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| Survivalist
| Survivalist
| 140 (☆1.5)
| 140 (☆1.5)
| Restores more Belly stat when eating food. Sometimes avoids getting Status change when eating Grimy Food.
| Restores more Belly stat when eating food. Sometimes avoids getting status effects when eating Grimy Food.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Deep Breather
| Deep Breather
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| Status Checker
| Status Checker
| 25 (☆0.5)
| 25 (☆0.5)
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status that the foe already has.
| Refrains from moves that inflict a status effect that the foe already has.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| Nontraitor
| Nontraitor
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| Can cross water, lava, and valleys, and can crush walls.
| Can cross water, lava, and valleys, and can crush walls.
|}
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Pokémon by IQ group]]
* [[List of Pokémon by IQ group]]
* [[Team Skill]]
* [[Stat (Mystery Dungeon)]]
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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