Sap Sipper (Ability)
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Sap Sipper (Japanese: そうしょく Herbivorous) is an Ability introduced in Generation V.
Effect
In battle
Generation V
When a Pokémon with Sap Sipper is hit by a Grass-type move, its Attack is increased by one stage, and the move will have no effect on that Pokémon.
Multistrike moves, such as Bullet Seed, will only increase the Pokémon's Attack once. Aromatherapy will not activate Sap Sipper.
Sap Sipper will not activate if the Pokémon is protected from the Grass-type move.
Generation VI onward
Aromatherapy now activates Sap Sipper of allies.
Outside of battle
Sap Sipper has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Sap Sipper
In other games
Description
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In animation
 Bouffalant
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| The Pokémon takes no damage from Grass-type attacks, instead boosting its attack power. | |||
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When Bouffalant gets hit by a Grass-type move, it takes no damage, and simply repels the attack from its body, leaving its afro sparking with light green energy. Bouffalant then shakes the sparkles away, increasing its attack power. | ||
| Alder's Bouffalant | Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure! | Debut | |
In the manga
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
 Bouffalant
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| The Pokémon takes no damage when hit by Grass-type moves. Instead, its attack power is boosted. | |||
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When Bouffalant gets hit by a Grass-type move, it takes no damage, and glows which makes it stronger. | ||
| Dol's Bouffalant | Challenge the Battle Subway! | Debut | |
Trivia
- Fittingly, most Pokémon with this Ability are herbivore-inspired species.
In other languages
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