Multiscale (Ability)

Multiscale マルチスケイル
Multiscale
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Generation V
Reduces damage when HP is full.
Generation VI
Currently unknown
Generation VII
Currently unknown
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Multiscale (Japanese: マルチスケイル Multiscale) is an Ability introduced in Generation V. Only two Pokémon can have this Ability, both having the Flying-type. This Ability is only available as a Hidden Ability.

Effect

In battle

Multiscale lowers damage taken from damage-dealing moves by half when at maximum HP. It does not reduce the amount of HP deducted by moves that deal a set amount of damage, such as Night Shade.

Outside of battle

Multiscale has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Multiscale

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0149   Dragonite
Dragon Flying Inner Focus None Multiscale
0249   Lugia
Psychic Flying Pressure None Multiscale
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In other languages

Language Title
  French Multiécaille
  German Multischuppe
  Italian Multisquame
  Korean 멀티스케일 Multiscale
  Portuguese Multiescama
  Spanish Compensación


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