Every new main Pokémon game brings with it some new abilities to wreak havoc on the battlefield. And in Pokémon Sun and Moon , there are a lot of new abilities that trainers have to create new strategies for and strategies against.
Some of these abilities a Pokémon gets innately but some of these new skills are Hidden Abilities and are rarer to find.
There are also some older Pokémon that receive these new abilities, which can change the way trainers will use them in battle.
Here’s a list of all the new abilities in Sun and Moon, with any Hidden Ability italicized. There are spoilers below, so beware.
Battery
Charjabug
Powers up ally Pokémon’s special moves.
Battle Bond
Greninja
Defeating an opposing Pokémon strengthens the Pokémon’s bond with its Trainer, and it becomes Ash-Greninja. Water Shuriken gets more powerful.
Beast Boost
Ultra Beasts
The Pokémon boosts its most proficient stat each time it knocks out a Pokémon.
Berserk
Drampa
Boosts the Pokémon’s Sp. Atk stat when it takes a hit that causes its HP to become half or less.
Comatose
Komala
It’s always drowsing and will never wake up. It can attack without waking up.
Corrosion
Salandit and Salazzle
The Pokémon can poison the target even if it’s a Steel or Poison type.
Dancer
Oricorio
When another Pokémon uses a dance move, it can use a dance move following it regardless of its Speed.
Dazzling
Bruxish
Surprises the opposing Pokémon, making it unable to attack using priority moves.
Disguise
Mimikyu
Once per battle, the shroud that covers the Pokémon can protect it from an attack.
Electric Surge
Tapu Koko
Turns the ground into Electric Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Emergency Exit
Golisopod
The Pokémon, sensing danger, switches out when its HP becomes half or less.
Fluffy
Stufful and Bewear
Halves the damage taken from moves that make direct contact, but doubles that of Fire-type moves.
Full Metal Body
Solgaleo
Prevents other Pokémon’s moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon’s stats.
Galvanize
Alola Geodude, Graveler and Golem
Normal-type moves become Electric-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.
Grassy Surge
Tapu Bulu
Turns the ground into Grassy Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Innards Out
Pyukumuku
Damages the attacker landing the finishing hit by the amount equal to its last HP.
Liquid Voice*
Popplio, Brionne and Primarina
All sound-based moves become Water-type moves.
Long Reach*
Rowlet, Dartrix and Decidueye
The Pokémon uses its moves without making contact with the target.
Merciless
Mareanie
The Pokémon’s attacks become critical hits if the target is poisoned.
Misty Surge
Tapu Fini
Turns the ground into Misty Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Power Construct
Zygarde
Other Cells gather to aid when its HP becomes half or less. Then the Pokémon changes its form to Complete Forme.
Power of Alchemy*
Alola Grimer and Muk
The Pokémon copies the Ability of a defeated ally.
Prism Armor
Necrozoma
Reduces the power of supereffective attacks taken.
Psychic Surge
Tapu Lele
Turns the ground into Psychic Terrain when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Queenly Majesty
Tsareena
Its majesty pressures the opposing Pokémon, making it unable to attack using priority moves.
Receiver
Passimian
The Pokémon copies the Ability of a defeated ally.
RKS System
Silvally
Changes the Pokémon’s type to match the memory disc it holds.
Schooling
Wishiwashi
When it has a lot of HP, the Pokémon forms a powerful school. It stops schooling when its HP is low.
Shadow Shield
Lunala
Reduces the amount of damage the Pokémon takes while its HP is full.
Shields Down
Minior
When its HP becomes half or less, the Pokémon’s shell breaks and it becomes aggressive.
Slush Rush*
Alola Sandshrew, Sandslash and Cubchoo
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in a hailstorm.
Soul-Heart
Magearna
Boosts its Sp. Atk stat every time a Pokémon faints.
Stakeout
Yungoos
Doubles the damage dealt to the target’s replacement if the target switches out.
Stamina
Mudsbray and Mudsdale
Boosts the Defense stat when hit by an attack.
Steelworker
Dhelmise
Powers up Steel-type moves.
Surge Surfer
Alola Raichu
Doubles the Pokémon’s Speed stat on Electric Terrain.
Tangling Hair
Alola Diglett
Contact with the Pokémon lowers the attacker’s Speed stat.
Triage
Comfey
Gives priority to a healing move.
Water Bubble
Dewspider
Lowers the power of Fire-type moves done to the Pokémon and prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.
Water Compaction
Sandygast
Boosts the Pokémon’s Defense stat sharply when hit by a Water-type move.
Wimp Out
Wimpod
The Pokémon cowardly switches out when its HP becomes half or less.
But wait, there’s more! Check out our full list of Pokémon Sun And Moon Guides below:
How To Catch Every Legendary In Alola
Munchlax Distribution: How To Download Special Snorlax With Z-Crystal
Ash-Greninja Transfer: How To Bring Special Pokémon Over From Demo
Z-Crystal Locations: Where To Find What You Need To Unleash Unstoppable Attacks
Attacks List: Every New Move And Who Can Learn Them
Mega Stone List And Locations: When Can You Get Mega Evolution In Alola?
EV Training Guide: Ally Chaining And Hyper Training Explained
Breeding Guide: Everything You Need To Customize Your Perfect Pokémon
TM Locations: Every Move And Where To Find Them In Alola
Affection Guide: How To Raise Affection And Boost XP Gain With Pokémon Refresh
Ultra Beasts: Everything You Need To Know
Battle Tree: Rules, Scouting And Everything You Need To Know
Zygarde Cell Locations: How They Work And Where To Find Them
