Weak Armor
Effect in Pokémon Champions
When the Pokémon takes damage from a physical move, its Defense stat is lowered by 1 stage, but its Speed stat is boosted by 2 stages.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 5–9
- Introduced in Gen 5
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
VanilluxePercentages 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)
VGC 20262026-09
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 ability11 Pokémon · 7 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0218SlugmaHidden
#0219MagcargoHidden
#0227SkarmoryHidden
#0629VullabyHidden
#0630MandibuzzHidden
#0854Sinistea#0854Sinistea (Antique Form)
#0855Polteageist#0855Polteageist (Antique Form)
#0936ArmarougeHidden
#0937CeruledgeHiddenNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Weak Armor do?
When the Pokémon takes damage from a physical move, its Defense stat is lowered by 1 stage, but its Speed stat is boosted by 2 stages.
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).