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==Effect==
==Effect==
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===In battle===
===In battle===
====Generation IV====
====Generation IV====
When a Pokémon with Anticipation enters the battle or a Pokémon gains the Ability Anticipation, it causes the Pokémon to "shudder" if any opponent has a damaging move that is super-effective against the Pokémon with Anticipation, a [[one-hit knockout move]], or {{m|Selfdestruct}} or {{m|Explosion}}.
When a Pokémon with Anticipation enters the battle or a Pokémon gains the Ability Anticipation, it causes the Pokémon to "shudder" if any opponent has a damaging move that is super effective against the Pokémon with Anticipation, a [[one-hit knockout move]], or {{m|Selfdestruct}} or {{m|Explosion}}.


{{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Judgment}}, {{m|Weather Ball}}, and {{m|Natural Gift}} are treated as {{type|Normal}} moves. {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Metal Burst}}, and {{m|Mirror Coat}} do not trigger Anticipation.
{{m|Hidden Power}}, {{m|Judgment}}, {{m|Weather Ball}}, and {{m|Natural Gift}} are treated as {{type|Normal}} moves. {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Metal Burst}}, and {{m|Mirror Coat}} do not trigger Anticipation.


====Generation V====
====Generation V====
The moves Selfdestruct and Explosion no longer trigger Anticipation.
The moves Selfdestruct and Explosion are now treated like all other Normal-type moves, and thus no longer trigger Anticipation.


{{m|Counter}}, {{m|Metal Burst}}, and {{m|Mirror Coat}} are counted as attacking moves of their types, so can trigger Anticipation. {{m|Techno Blast}} is treated as a Normal-type move.
{{m|Counter}}, {{m|Metal Burst}}, and {{m|Mirror Coat}} are counted as attacking moves of their types, so can trigger Anticipation. {{m|Techno Blast}} is treated as a Normal-type move.


====Generation VI onward====
====Generation VI====
{{type|Normal}} moves (including Self-Destruct and Explosion) can trigger Anticipation in [[Inverse Battle]]s, if the Pokémon is weak to Normal-type moves.
{{type|Normal}} moves (including Self-Destruct and Explosion) can trigger Anticipation in [[Inverse Battle]]s, if the Pokémon is weak to Normal-type moves.


Anticipation ignores a [[mysterious air current]].
Anticipation ignores a [[mysterious air current]].
====Generation VII====
{{m|Hidden Power}} is now treated as its effective type rather than {{type|Normal}}. {{m|Revelation Dance}} and {{m|Multi-Attack}} are treated as Normal-type moves.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===