Sap Sipper (Ability)
Sap Sipper | そうしょく | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sap Sipper (Japanese: そうしょく Herbivorous) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. Sixteen Pokémon can have this Ability.
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.
Multi-strike 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
Aromatherapy now activates Sap Sipper.
Outside of battle
Sap Sipper has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Sap Sipper
In the anime
The user takes no damage from Grass-type attacks. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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 sparks away, increasing its Attack. | |||
Alder's Bouffalant | Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure! | Debut |
In the manga
In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga
If a Grass-type move hits the user, the user does not take any damage. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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 |
In other languages
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Variations of the Ability Justified | |
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Justified • Lightning Rod • Motor Drive • Sap Sipper • Storm Drain | |
Abilities that alter damage taken | |
Dry Skin • Flash Fire • Sap Sipper • Lightning Rod • Motor Drive • Storm Drain • Volt Absorb • Water Absorb |
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