Sniper
Effect in Gen 9
If the Pokémon's attack lands a critical hit, the attack is powered up even further.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 4–9
- Introduced in Gen 4
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
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)
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 ability8 Pokémon · 5 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0116Horsea
#0117Seadra
#0167SpinarakHidden
#0168AriadosHidden
#0230Kingdra
#0816SobbleHidden
#0817DrizzileHidden
#0818InteleonHiddenNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Sniper do?
If the Pokémon's attack lands a critical hit, the attack is powered up even further.
Which Pokémon have Sniper?
8 Pokémon have it, e.g. Horsea, Seadra, Spinarak, Ariados, Kingdra, Sobble, Drizzile, Inteleon.
Which types of Pokémon have Sniper?
The most common are Water (6) / Bug (2) / Poison (2). The full breakdown of all 8 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Sniper has the highest base stat total?
In order: Kingdra (540), Inteleon (530), Seadra (440), Drizzile (420), Ariados (400).