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'''Sap Sipper''' (Japanese: '''そうしょく''' ''Herbivorous'') is an [[ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. Eleven [[Pokémon]] have this ability.
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|V|Boosts Attack when hit by a Grass-type move.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VI|Boosts the Attack stat when hit by a Grass-type move.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VII|Boosts the Attack stat if hit by a Grass-type move, instead of taking damage. }}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VIII|Boosts the Attack stat if hit by a Grass-type move instead of taking damage.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|IX|The Pokémon takes no damage when hit by Grass-type moves. Instead, its Attack stat is boosted.}}
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'''Sap Sipper''' (Japanese: '''そうしょく''' ''Herbivorous'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]].


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
When a Pokémon with Sap Sipper is hit with a {{type2|Grass}} attack, its attack is increased by one level, and the move itself has no effect. The only Grass-type move that will not activate Sap Sipper is {{m|Aromatherapy}}.
====Generation V====
When a Pokémon with Sap Sipper is hit by a {{type|Grass}} [[move]], its {{stat|Attack}} is increased by one stage, and the move will have no effect on that Pokémon.
 
[[Multi-strike move]]s, such as {{m|Bullet Seed}}, will only increase the Pokémon's Attack once. {{m|Aromatherapy}} will not activate Sap Sipper.
 
Sap Sipper will not activate if the Pokémon is {{cat|Protection moves|protected}} from the Grass-type move.
====Generation VI onward====
Aromatherapy now activates Sap Sipper of allies.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
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==Pokémon with Sap Sipper==
==Pokémon with Sap Sipper==
{{Ability/head|Grass}}
{{Ability/head|grass}}
{{ability/entry|183|Marill|Water|Water|Thick Fat|Huge Power|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|0183|Marill|Water|Fairy|Thick Fat|Huge Power|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|184|Azumarill|Water|Water|Thick Fat|Huge Power|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|0184|Azumarill|Water|Fairy|Thick Fat|Huge Power|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|203|Girafarig|Normal|Psychic|Inner Focus|Early Bird|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|0203|Girafarig|Normal|Psychic|Inner Focus|Early Bird|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|234|Stantler|Normal|Normal|Intimidate|Frisk|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|0234|Stantler|Normal|Normal|Intimidate|Frisk|Sap Sipper|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV}}+}}
{{ability/entry|241|Miltank|Normal|Normal|Thick Fat|Scrappy|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|0241|Miltank|Normal|Normal|Thick Fat|Scrappy|Sap Sipper|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV}}+}}
{{ability/entry|298|Azurill|Normal|Normal|Thick Fat|Huge Power|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|0298|Azurill|Normal|Fairy|Thick Fat|Huge Power|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|522|Blitzle|Electric|Electric|Lightningrod|Motor Drive|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|0522|Blitzle|Electric|Electric|Lightning Rod|Motor Drive|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|523|Zeburaika|Electric|Electric|Lightningrod|Motor Drive|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|0523|Zebstrika|Electric|Electric|Lightning Rod|Motor Drive|Sap Sipper}}
{{ability/entry|585|Shikijika|Normal|Grass|Chlorophyll|Sap Sipper|Serene Grace}}
{{ability/entry|0585|Deerling|Normal|Grass|Chlorophyll|Sap Sipper|Serene Grace}}
{{ability/entry|586|Mebukijika|Normal|Grass|Chlorophyll|Sap Sipper|Serene Grace}}
{{ability/entry|0586|Sawsbuck|Normal|Grass|Chlorophyll|Sap Sipper|Serene Grace}}
{{ability/entry|626|Buffalon|Normal|Normal|Reckless|Sap Sipper|Soundproof}}
{{ability/entry|0626|Bouffalant|Normal|Normal|Reckless|Sap Sipper|Soundproof}}
{{ability/entry|0672|Skiddo|Grass|Grass|Sap Sipper|None|Grass Pelt}}
{{ability/entry|0673|Gogoat|Grass|Grass|Sap Sipper|None|Grass Pelt}}
{{ability/entry|0704|Goomy|Dragon|Dragon|Sap Sipper|Hydration|Gooey}}
{{ability/entry|0705|Sliggoo|Dragon|Dragon|Sap Sipper|Hydration|Gooey}}
{{Ability/entry|0705|form=-Hisui|Sliggoo|Steel|Dragon|Sap Sipper|Shell Armor|Gooey|formlink={{color2|000|Hisuian form|Hisuian Form}}|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IX|Gen IX}}+}}
{{ability/entry|0706|Goodra|Dragon|Dragon|Sap Sipper|Hydration|Gooey}}
{{Ability/entry|0706|form=-Hisui|Goodra|Steel|Dragon|Sap Sipper|Shell Armor|Gooey|formlink={{color2|000|Hisuian form|Hisuian Form}}|ability2note={{color2|000|Generation IX|Gen IX}}+}}
{{Ability/entry|0780|Drampa|Normal|Dragon|Berserk|Sap Sipper|Cloud Nine}}
{{ability/entry|0899|Wyrdeer|Normal|Psychic|Intimidate|Frisk|Sap Sipper}}
{{Ability/entry|0981|Farigiraf|Normal|Psychic|Cud Chew|Armor Tail|Sap Sipper}}
{{Ability/foot|Grass}}
{{Ability/foot|Grass}}


==In other languages==
==In other games==
===Description===
{{movedesc|Grass}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|GTI}}|Unavailable}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|Grass-type moves don't work on the Pokémon, and they cause the Pokémon's Attack to go up!}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
 
==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=grass|gen=The Pokémon takes no damage from Grass-type attacks, instead boosting its attack power.|image1=Alder Bouffalant Sap Sipper.png|image1p=Bouffalant}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=626|pkmn=Bouffalant|method=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.}}
{{movebtm|type=grass|user=Alder|user1=Alder's Bouffalant|startcode=BW093|startname=Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!|notes=Debut}}
 
==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
{{moveanime|type=grass|gen=The Pokémon takes no damage when hit by Grass-type moves. Instead, its attack power is boosted.|image1=Dol Bouffalant Sap Sipper.png|image1p=Bouffalant}}
{{movep|type=grass|ms=626|pkmn=Bouffalant|method=When Bouffalant gets hit by a Grass-type move, it takes no damage, and glows which makes it stronger.}}
{{movebtm|type=grass|user=Rich Boy (Trainer class)|user1=Dol's Bouffalant|startcode=PBW4|startname=Challenge the Battle Subway!|notes=Debut}}


{{AbilityVariations|Sap Sipper|Motor Drive|1color={{Grass color dark}}|2color={{Electric color dark}}|title=[[:Category:Stat raising abilities|Stat raising abilities]]
==Trivia==
|1a=Dry Skin|2a=Flash Fire|3a=Sap Sipper|4a=Lightningrod|5a=Motor Drive|6a=Storm Drain|7a=Volt Absorb|8a=Water Absorb|1acolor={{Grass color dark}}|2acolor={{Fire color dark}}|3acolor={{Grass color dark}}|4acolor={{Electric color dark}}|5acolor={{Electric color dark}}|6acolor={{Water color dark}}|7acolor={{Electric color dark}}|8acolor={{Water color dark}}|titlea=[[:Category:Abilities that alter damage taken|Abilities that alter damage taken]]}}
* Fittingly, most Pokémon with this Ability are {{wp|herbivore}}-inspired species.


==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{grass color}}|bordercolor={{grass color dark}}
|zh_yue=食草 ''{{tt|Sihkchóu|Herbivorous}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>草食 ''{{tt|Chóusihk|Herbivorous}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|zh_cmn=食草 ''{{tt|Shícǎo|Herbivorous}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>草食 ''{{tt|Cǎoshí|Herbivorous}}'' {{tt|*|Anime}}
|fi=Mahlastaja
|fr=Herbivore
|no=Planteeter
|de=Vegetarier
|it=Mangiaerba
|ko=초식 ''{{tt|Chosik|Herbivorous}}''
|pl=Wchłanianie Soków
|pt_br=Suga-Seiva<br>Engolidor de Seiva (TCG)
|pt_eu=Suga-Seiva
|ru=Вегетарианец ''Vegetarianets''
|es=Herbívoro
}}
{{-}}
{{AbilityVariations|Justified|Lightning Rod|Motor Drive|Sap Sipper|Storm Drain|Well-Baked Body|Wind Rider|color=grass|1color={{Fighting color dark}}||2color={{Electric color dark}}|3color={{Electric color dark}}|4color={{Grass color dark}}|5color={{Water color dark}}|6color={{Fire color dark}}|7color={{Flying color dark}}|title={{cat|Stat raising Abilities}}
|1a=Dry Skin|2a=Flash Fire|3a=Sap Sipper|4a=Lightning Rod|5a=Motor Drive|6a=Storm Drain|7a=Volt Absorb|8a=Water Absorb|9a=Earth Eater|10a=Well-Baked Body|1acolor={{Grass color dark}}|2acolor={{Fire color dark}}|3acolor={{Grass color dark}}|4acolor={{Electric color dark}}|5acolor={{Electric color dark}}|6acolor={{Water color dark}}|7acolor={{Electric color dark}}|8acolor={{Water color dark}}|9acolor={{ground color dark}}|10acolor={{fire color dark}}|titlea={{cat|Abilities that alter damage taken}}}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
[[Category:Stat raising abilities]]
 
[[Category:Stat raising Abilities]]
[[Category:Abilities that alter damage taken]]
[[Category:Abilities that alter damage taken]]
[[Category:Ignorable Abilities]]


[[de:Sōshoku]]
[[de:Vegetarier]]
[[es:Herbívoro]]
[[fr:Herbivore]]
[[it:Mangiaerba]]
[[ja:そうしょく]]
[[ja:そうしょく]]
[[zh:食草(特性)]]

Latest revision as of 10:32, 11 March 2024

Sap Sipper そうしょく
Herbivorous
Flavor text
Generation V
Boosts Attack when hit by a Grass-type move.
Generation VI
Boosts the Attack stat when hit by a Grass-type move.
Generation VII
Boosts the Attack stat if hit by a Grass-type move, instead of taking damage.
Generation VIII
Boosts the Attack stat if hit by a Grass-type move instead of taking damage.
Generation IX
The Pokémon takes no damage when hit by Grass-type moves. Instead, its Attack stat is boosted.

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.

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 onward

Aromatherapy now activates Sap Sipper of allies.

Outside of battle

Sap Sipper has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Sap Sipper

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0183   Marill
Water Fairy Thick Fat Huge Power Sap Sipper
0184   Azumarill
Water Fairy Thick Fat Huge Power Sap Sipper
0203   Girafarig
Normal Psychic Inner Focus Early Bird Sap Sipper
0234   Stantler
Normal Normal Intimidate FriskGen IV+ Sap Sipper
0241   Miltank
Normal Normal Thick Fat ScrappyGen IV+ Sap Sipper
0298   Azurill
Normal Fairy Thick Fat Huge Power Sap Sipper
0522   Blitzle
Electric Electric Lightning Rod Motor Drive Sap Sipper
0523   Zebstrika
Electric Electric Lightning Rod Motor Drive Sap Sipper
0585   Deerling
Normal Grass Chlorophyll Sap Sipper Serene Grace
0586   Sawsbuck
Normal Grass Chlorophyll Sap Sipper Serene Grace
0626   Bouffalant
Normal Normal Reckless Sap Sipper Soundproof
0672   Skiddo
Grass Grass Sap Sipper None Grass Pelt
0673   Gogoat
Grass Grass Sap Sipper None Grass Pelt
0704   Goomy
Dragon Dragon Sap Sipper Hydration Gooey
0705   Sliggoo
Dragon Dragon Sap Sipper Hydration Gooey
0705   Sliggoo
Hisuian Form
Steel Dragon Sap Sipper Shell ArmorGen IX+ Gooey
0706   Goodra
Dragon Dragon Sap Sipper Hydration Gooey
0706   Goodra
Hisuian Form
Steel Dragon Sap Sipper Shell ArmorGen IX+ Gooey
0780   Drampa
Normal Dragon Berserk Sap Sipper Cloud Nine
0899   Wyrdeer
Normal Psychic Intimidate Frisk Sap Sipper
0981   Farigiraf
Normal Psychic Cud Chew Armor Tail Sap Sipper
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 games

Description

Games Description
MDGtI Unavailable
SMD Grass-type moves don't work on the Pokémon, and they cause the Pokémon's Attack to go up!


In the anime

 
Bouffalant


The Pokémon takes no damage from Grass-type attacks, instead boosting its attack power.
Pokémon Method
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 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


The Pokémon takes no damage when hit by Grass-type moves. Instead, its attack power is boosted.
Pokémon Method
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


Trivia

  • Fittingly, most Pokémon with this Ability are herbivore-inspired species.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 食草 Sihkchóu *
草食 Chóusihk *
Mandarin 食草 Shícǎo *
草食 Cǎoshí *
  Finnish Mahlastaja
  French Herbivore
  German Vegetarier
  Italian Mangiaerba
  Korean 초식 Chosik
  Norwegian Planteeter
  Polish Wchłanianie Soków
Portuguese   Brazil Suga-Seiva
Engolidor de Seiva (TCG)
  Portugal Suga-Seiva
  Russian Вегетарианец Vegetarianets
  Spanish Herbívoro


Stat raising Abilities
JustifiedLightning RodMotor DriveSap SipperStorm DrainWell-Baked BodyWind Rider
Abilities that alter damage taken
Dry SkinFlash FireSap SipperLightning RodMotor DriveStorm DrainVolt AbsorbWater AbsorbEarth EaterWell-Baked Body


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