Weak Armor
The Pokémon's Defense stat is lowered when it takes damage from physical moves, but its Speed stat is sharply boosted.
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
VanilluxePercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
SkarmoryPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Pokémon with this ability11 Pokémon · 7 of them as a Hidden Ability
FAQ
What does Weak Armor do?
The Pokémon's Defense stat is lowered when it takes damage from physical moves, but its Speed stat is sharply boosted.
Which Pokémon have Weak Armor?
11 Pokémon have it, e.g. Slugma, Magcargo, Skarmory, Vullaby, Mandibuzz, Sinistea, Sinistea (Antique Form), Polteageist.
Which types of Pokémon have Weak Armor?
The most common are Ghost (5) / Fire (4) / Flying (3). The full breakdown of all 11 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Weak Armor has the highest base stat total?
In order: Armarouge (525), Ceruledge (525), Mandibuzz (510), Polteageist (508), Polteageist (Antique Form) (508).
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