Anticipation
Effect in Pokémon Champions
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it senses whether the opponents know any one-hit KO moves or moves that are super effective against it.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 4–9
- Introduced in Gen 4
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability9 Pokémon · 1 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0133EeveeHidden
#0339Barboach
#0340Whiscash
#0453Croagunk
#0454Toxicroak
#0856Hatenna
#0857Hattrem
#0858Hatterene
#0955FlittleNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Anticipation do?
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it senses whether the opponents know any one-hit KO moves or moves that are super effective against it.
Which Pokémon have Anticipation?
9 Pokémon have it, e.g. Eevee, Barboach, Whiscash, Croagunk, Toxicroak, Hatenna, Hattrem, Hatterene.
Which types of Pokémon have Anticipation?
The most common are Psychic (4) / Fighting (2) / Ground (2). The full breakdown of all 9 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Anticipation has the highest base stat total?
In order: Hatterene (510), Toxicroak (490), Whiscash (468), Hattrem (370), Eevee (325).