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Reckless

Description

The power of the wielder's recoil moves are multiplied by 4915/4096 (about 120%). The following is a list of moves that are considered "recoil moves":

Struggle, although thought of as a recoil move, is not boosted by this ability. The item Life Orb has no effect on this ability.

Competitive Usage

Reckless is limited in distribution, with only 7 fully evolved Pokemon getting this ability. It's actually pretty useful, with a few Pokemon, such as Staraptor, benefiting greatly from the boost to the already devastating power of STAB Double-Edge and Brave Bird. While the increased recoil damage owing to the increased damage output cuts down on their lifespans, most of the wielders are frail already, and would appreciate the boost to their moves far more. An oddity of this ability is that it boosts the "Jump Kick" moves by 20% but doesn't increase the damage they cause to the user on missing. This means that Hitmonlee can unleash ferociously powerful attacks with little consequence (Hi Jump Kick becomes 234 Base Power factoring in STAB and Reckless). Mienshao has Reckless as a Dream World ability, but generally prefers Regenerator.

Found normally

Pokémon Type Tier Abilities HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe BST
Basculin Water NU Reckless / Adaptability / Mold Breaker 70 92 65 80 55 98 460
Bouffalant Normal RU Reckless / Sap Sipper / Soundproof 95 110 95 40 95 55 490
Hitmonlee Fighting RU Limber / Reckless / Unburden 50 120 53 35 110 87 455

Found in Dream World

Pokémon Type Tier Abilities HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe BST
Emboar Fire / Fighting RU Blaze / Reckless 110 123 65 100 65 65 528
Mienfoo Fighting LC Inner Focus / Regenerator / Reckless 45 85 50 55 50 65 350
Mienshao Fighting UU Inner Focus / Regenerator / Reckless 65 125 60 95 60 105 510
Rhydon Ground / Rock RU Lightningrod / Rock Head / Reckless 105 130 120 45 45 40 485
Rhyhorn Ground / Rock LC Lightningrod / Rock Head / Reckless 80 85 95 30 30 25 345
Rhyperior Ground / Rock UU Lightningrod / Solid Rock / Reckless 115 140 130 55 55 40 535
Staraptor Normal / Flying BL Intimidate / Reckless 85 120 70 50 50 100 475