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===In battle=== | ===In battle=== | ||
When a stat of a Pokémon with this Ability is lowered by an opponent, its {{stat|Special Attack}} is increased by two stages. Competitive will not activate if the Pokémon with this Ability lowers its own stats (such as with {{m|Close Combat}}) or if its stats are lowered by an ally. | When a stat of a Pokémon with this Ability is lowered by an opponent, its {{stat|Special Attack}} is increased by two stages. Competitive will not activate if the Pokémon with this Ability lowers its own stats (such as with {{m|Close Combat}}) or if its stats are lowered by an ally. | ||
If Special Attack is lowered, it is then raised by Competitive, resulting in a net gain (when lowered by one stage) or no net change (when lowered by two stages). Because there are no moves that lower Special Attack by 3 stages, it is functionally impossible to lower the Special Attack of a Pokémon with Competitive, without first suppressing the ability. | |||
If multiple stats are lowered (such as by {{m|Memento}} or {{m|Venom Drench}}) Competitive activates for each stat lowered. | If multiple stats are lowered (such as by {{m|Memento}} or {{m|Venom Drench}}) Competitive activates for each stat lowered. | ||