Sturdy
Effect in Pokémon Champions
If the Pokémon has full HP and takes damage from a move that would knock it out in one hit, it will endure the hit with 1 HP. The Pokémon is also immune to one-hit KO moves.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 3–9
- Introduced in Gen 3
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
AggronPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask)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 ability30 Pokémon · 5 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0074Geodude#0074Geodude (Alolan Form)
#0075Graveler#0075Graveler (Alolan Form)
#0076Golem#0076Golem (Alolan Form)
#0081Magnemite
#0082Magneton
#0185Sudowoodo
#0204Pineco
#0205Forretress
#0227Skarmory
#0232Donphan
#0299Nosepass
#0377RegirockHidden
#0410Shieldon
#0411Bastiodon
#0438Bonsly
#0462Magnezone
#0476Probopass
#0703CarbinkHidden
#0712BergmiteHidden
#0713AvaluggHidden#0713Avalugg (Hisuian Form)Hidden
#0790Cosmoem
#0932Nacli
#0933Naclstack
#0934Garganacl
#1017Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask)
#1018ArchaludonNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Sturdy do?
If the Pokémon has full HP and takes damage from a move that would knock it out in one hit, it will endure the hit with 1 HP. The Pokémon is also immune to one-hit KO moves.
Which Pokémon have Sturdy?
30 Pokémon have it, e.g. Geodude, Geodude (Alolan Form), Graveler, Graveler (Alolan Form), Golem, Golem (Alolan Form), Magnemite, Magneton.
Which types of Pokémon have Sturdy?
The most common are Rock (19) / Steel (9) / Electric (6). The full breakdown of all 30 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Sturdy has the highest base stat total?
In order: Archaludon (600), Regirock (580), Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask) (550), Magnezone (535), Probopass (525).