Ability Shield
Effect
Holder's Ability cannot be changed, suppressed, or ignored by any effect.
Detailed mechanics
Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.
- Pokémon ChampionsNot available
- Gen 9
The holder’s Ability cannot be changed by other effects, suppressed by the Ability Neutralizing Gas, or ignored by moves and Abilities that ignore Abilities.
It is also protected from Gastro Acid.
Pokémon that hold this in battle
VGC 20262026-09
Tornadus
Koraidon
Tatsugiri
Lilligant (Hisuian Form)
MurkrowPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Doubles OU2026-09
Heatran
TsareenaPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
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Absorb Bulb
Adamant Orb
Adrenaline Orb
Air Balloon
Assault Vest
Big Root
Binding Band
Black Belt
Black Glasses
Black Sludge
Blunder Policy
Booster Energy
Bright Powder
Cell Battery
Charcoal
Choice Band
Choice Scarf
Choice Specs
Clear Amulet
Cornerstone Mask
Covert Cloak
Damp Rock
Destiny Knot
Draco PlateFAQ
What does Ability Shield do?
Holder's Ability cannot be changed, suppressed, or ignored by any effect. Exact mechanics (Gen 9): The holder’s Ability cannot be changed by other effects, suppressed by the Ability Neutralizing Gas, or ignored by moves and Abilities that ignore Abilities. It is also protected from Gastro Acid.
Which Pokémon hold Ability Shield?
In VGC 2026 usage for 2026-09: Tornadus 0.4%, Koraidon 5.4%, Tatsugiri 0.9%, Lilligant (Hisuian Form) 0%, Murkrow 97.8%.
What is Ability Shield's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 30 base power damage.