Prankster
Effect in Pokémon Champions
Increases the priority of the Pokémon’s status moves by 1 stage. However, the Pokémon’s status moves no longer work against Dark-type Pokémon.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 5–9
- Introduced in Gen 5
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Tornadus580
Thundurus580
Mega Banette555
Grimmsnarl510
Grafaiai485
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
LiepardPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega BanettePercentages 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
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 ability17 Pokémon · 8 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0198MurkrowHidden
#0302SableyeHidden
#0313VolbeatHidden
#0314IllumiseHidden#0354Mega Banette
#0447RioluHidden
#0546Cottonee
#0547Whimsicott#0641Tornadus#0642Thundurus
#0678MeowsticHidden
#0707Klefki
#0859Impidimp
#0860Morgrem#0861Grimmsnarl
#0944ShroodleHidden#0945GrafaiaiHiddenNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Prankster do?
Increases the priority of the Pokémon’s status moves by 1 stage. However, the Pokémon’s status moves no longer work against Dark-type Pokémon.
Which Pokémon have Prankster?
17 Pokémon have it, e.g. Murkrow, Sableye, Volbeat, Illumise, Mega Banette, Riolu, Cottonee, Whimsicott.
Which types of Pokémon have Prankster?
The most common are Fairy (6) / Dark (5) / Flying (3). The full breakdown of all 17 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Prankster has the highest base stat total?
In order: Tornadus (580), Thundurus (580), Mega Banette (555), Grimmsnarl (510), Grafaiai (485).