Telepathy
Effect in Gen 9
The Pokémon anticipates and dodges the attacks of its allies.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 5–9
- Introduced in Gen 5
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)
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 · 13 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0280RaltsHidden
#0281KirliaHidden
#0282GardevoirHidden
#0307MedititeHidden
#0308MedichamHidden
#0483DialgaHidden#0483Dialga (Origin Forme)Hidden
#0484PalkiaHidden#0484Palkia (Origin Forme)Hidden
#0487GiratinaHidden
#0714NoibatHidden
#0715NoivernHidden
#0765Oranguru
#0954RabscaHiddenNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Telepathy do?
The Pokémon anticipates and dodges the attacks of its allies.
Which Pokémon have Telepathy?
14 Pokémon have it, e.g. Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Meditite, Medicham, Dialga, Dialga (Origin Forme), Palkia.
Which types of Pokémon have Telepathy?
The most common are Dragon (7) / Psychic (7) / Fairy (3). The full breakdown of all 14 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Telepathy has the highest base stat total?
In order: Dialga (680), Dialga (Origin Forme) (680), Palkia (680), Palkia (Origin Forme) (680), Giratina (680).