PokéKit

Reckless

Effect in Gen 9

Powers up moves that have recoil damage.

Changes by generation

Pokémon Champions
Not available
Gen 4–9
Introduced in Gen 4

Type breakdown

Fighting4Flying3Ground3Normal3Rock3Fire1Water1

Highest base stat totals

  1. RhyperiorRhyperior535
  2. EmboarEmboar528
  3. MienshaoMienshao510
  4. RhydonRhydon485
  5. StaraptorStaraptor485

Pokémon that run this ability

Champions Doubles2026-09

StaraptorStaraptor2.1%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)

Champions Singles2026-09

StaraptorStaraptor19.5%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)

OU (Singles)2026-09

MienshaoMienshao0.1%StaraptorStaraptor98.3%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (OU)

Doubles OU2026-09

MienshaoMienshao0%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)

Pokémon with this ability11 Pokémon · 9 of them as a Hidden Ability

Hitmonlee#0106HitmonleeRhyhorn#0111RhyhornHiddenRhydon#0112RhydonHiddenStarly#0396StarlyHiddenStaravia#0397StaraviaHiddenStaraptor#0398StaraptorHiddenRhyperior#0464RhyperiorHiddenEmboar#0500EmboarHiddenBasculin#0550BasculinMienfoo#0619MienfooHiddenMienshao#0620MienshaoHidden

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FAQ

What does Reckless do?

Powers up moves that have recoil damage.

Which Pokémon have Reckless?

11 Pokémon have it, e.g. Hitmonlee, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Starly, Staravia, Staraptor, Rhyperior, Emboar.

Which types of Pokémon have Reckless?

The most common are Fighting (4) / Flying (3) / Ground (3). The full breakdown of all 11 Pokémon is listed on this page.

Which Pokémon with Reckless has the highest base stat total?

In order: Rhyperior (535), Emboar (528), Mienshao (510), Rhydon (485), Staraptor (485).

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