Defiant
If the Pokémon has any stat lowered by an opposing Pokémon, its Attack stat will be boosted sharply.
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Zapdos (Galarian Form)580
Tornadus580
Thundurus580
Kingambit550
Ogerpon550
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
AnnihilapePercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
OU2026-07
Zapdos (Galarian Form)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Pokémon with this ability13 Pokémon · 8 of them as a Hidden Ability
FAQ
What does Defiant do?
If the Pokémon has any stat lowered by an opposing Pokémon, its Attack stat will be boosted sharply.
Which Pokémon have Defiant?
13 Pokémon have it, e.g. Mankey, Primeape, Zapdos (Galarian Form), Pawniard, Bisharp, Braviary, Tornadus, Thundurus.
Which types of Pokémon have Defiant?
The most common are Fighting (6) / Flying (4) / Dark (3). The full breakdown of all 13 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Defiant has the highest base stat total?
In order: Zapdos (Galarian Form) (580), Tornadus (580), Thundurus (580), Kingambit (550), Ogerpon (550).
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