Competitive
Effect in Gen 9
Boosts the Pokémon's Sp. Atk stat sharply when its stats are lowered by an opposing Pokémon.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 6–9
- Introduced in Gen 6
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Articuno (Galarian Form)580
Milotic540
Empoleon530
Gothitelle490
Kilowattrel490
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)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Articuno (Galarian Form)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 ability14 Pokémon · 6 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0039Jigglypuff
#0040Wigglytuff#0144Articuno (Galarian Form)
#0174Igglybuff#0350Milotic
#0393PiplupHidden
#0394PrinplupHidden#0395EmpoleonHidden
#0574Gothita
#0575Gothorita#0576Gothitelle
#0678Meowstic (Female)Hidden
#0940WattrelHidden#0941KilowattrelHiddenNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Competitive do?
Boosts the Pokémon's Sp. Atk stat sharply when its stats are lowered by an opposing Pokémon.
Which Pokémon have Competitive?
14 Pokémon have it, e.g. Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Articuno (Galarian Form), Igglybuff, Milotic, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon.
Which types of Pokémon have Competitive?
The most common are Psychic (5) / Water (4) / Fairy (3). The full breakdown of all 14 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Competitive has the highest base stat total?
In order: Articuno (Galarian Form) (580), Milotic (540), Empoleon (530), Gothitelle (490), Kilowattrel (490).