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{{AbilityInfobox | {{AbilityInfobox/header | ||
|name=Gorilla Tactics | |name=Gorilla Tactics | ||
|jpname=ごりむちゅう | |jpname=ごりむちゅう | ||
|jptrans= | |jptrans=Obsessed Gorilla | ||
|jptranslit=Gori Muchū | |jptranslit=Gori Muchū | ||
|colorscheme=attack | |colorscheme=attack | ||
|gen= | |gen=VIII | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VIII|Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat but only allows the use of the first selected move.}} | |||
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|IX|Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat but only allows the use of the first selected move.}} | |||
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'''Gorilla Tactics''' (Japanese: '''ごりむちゅう''' ''Obsessed Gorilla'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Darmanitan}}. | '''Gorilla Tactics''' (Japanese: '''ごりむちゅう''' ''Obsessed Gorilla'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]]. It is one of the [[signature Ability|signature Abilities]] of {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Darmanitan}}. | ||
==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
===In battle=== | ===In battle=== | ||
Gorilla Tactics boosts the Pokémon's {{stat|Attack}} by 50%, but limits the Pokémon to using only one move, similar to the [[Choice Band]]. This effect stacks with Choice items, meaning a Pokémon with this Ability and a Choice Band will have its | Gorilla Tactics boosts the Pokémon's {{stat|Attack}} by 50%, but limits the Pokémon to using only one move, similar to the [[Choice Band]]. This effect stacks with Choice items, meaning a Pokémon with this Ability and a Choice Band will have its Attack boosted to 225%. | ||
Gorilla Tactics temporarily stops working if the user is [[Dynamax]]ed. | |||
===Outside of battle=== | ===Outside of battle=== | ||
Gorilla Tactics has no effect outside of battle. | |||
==Pokémon with Gorilla Tactics== | ==Pokémon with Gorilla Tactics== | ||
{{Ability/head|attack}} | {{Ability/head|attack}} | ||
{{Ability/entry| | {{Ability/entry|0555|form=-Galar|Darmanitan|Ice|Ice|Gorilla Tactics|None|Zen Mode|formlink={{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Darmanitan|Galarian Form<br>Standard Mode}}}} | ||
{{Ability/foot|attack}} | {{Ability/foot|attack}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | * In most languages, Gorilla Tactics's name include some level of wordplay: | ||
** In English, it is a play on gorilla and "{{wp|Guerilla warfare|guerilla tactics}}". | |||
** Its Japanese name combines 五里霧中 ''gorimuchū'' (a saying meaning "lost in a fog") with ゴリラ ''gorira'' (gorilla) and 夢中 ''muchū'' (obsessed). | |||
** In Chinese, the 心 ''xīn'' (heart) in 一心一意 (wholeheartedly) is replaced with 猩 ''xīng'' (gorilla). | |||
** Its Spanish name literally translates to "monotheme", reflecting the Ability's effect of locking the Pokémon into using one move, while also containing ''mono'', the Spanish word for monkey. | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:16, 28 January 2024
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Gorilla Tactics (Japanese: ごりむちゅう Obsessed Gorilla) is an Ability introduced in Generation VIII. It is one of the signature Abilities of Galarian Darmanitan.
Effect
In battle
Gorilla Tactics boosts the Pokémon's Attack by 50%, but limits the Pokémon to using only one move, similar to the Choice Band. This effect stacks with Choice items, meaning a Pokémon with this Ability and a Choice Band will have its Attack boosted to 225%.
Gorilla Tactics temporarily stops working if the user is Dynamaxed.
Outside of battle
Gorilla Tactics has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Gorilla Tactics
| # | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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| 0555 | 
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Darmanitan Galarian Form Standard Mode |
Ice | Gorilla Tactics | None | Zen Mode | |
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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Trivia
- In most languages, Gorilla Tactics's name include some level of wordplay:
- In English, it is a play on gorilla and "guerilla tactics".
- Its Japanese name combines 五里霧中 gorimuchū (a saying meaning "lost in a fog") with ゴリラ gorira (gorilla) and 夢中 muchū (obsessed).
- In Chinese, the 心 xīn (heart) in 一心一意 (wholeheartedly) is replaced with 猩 xīng (gorilla).
- Its Spanish name literally translates to "monotheme", reflecting the Ability's effect of locking the Pokémon into using one move, while also containing mono, the Spanish word for monkey.
In other languages
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