Defiant
Effect in Pokémon Champions
When the Pokémon has any of its stats lowered by an opponent, its Attack stat is boosted by 2 stages.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 5–9
- Introduced in Gen 5
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Zapdos (Galarian Form)580
Tornadus580
Thundurus580
Mega Falinks570
Kingambit550
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
Zapdos (Galarian Form)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
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 ability14 Pokémon · 8 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0056MankeyHidden
#0057PrimeapeHidden#0145Zapdos (Galarian Form)
#0624Pawniard
#0625Bisharp
#0628BraviaryHidden#0641TornadusHidden#0642ThundurusHidden
#0766PassimianHidden#0870FalinksHidden#0870Mega Falinks
#0979AnnihilapeHidden#0983Kingambit
#1017OgerponNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Defiant do?
When the Pokémon has any of its stats lowered by an opponent, its Attack stat is boosted by 2 stages.
Which Pokémon have Defiant?
14 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 (7) / Flying (4) / Dark (3). The full breakdown of all 14 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), Mega Falinks (570), Kingambit (550).