Ability Unity has one concept, and one concept only: any Pokemon can use any ability, as long as the ability is shared by a Pokemon of the same type.
For example:
Mechanic: Pokemon can use any ability other Pokemon of their type combination can use
Standard OU Bans & Clauses apply
Ability Clause: Pokemon can only "unite" once with a specific Pokemon
Additional Bans:
Pokemon: Archeops, Chatot, Regigigas, Slaking
Abilities: Aerilate, Arena Trap, Fur Coat, Huge Power, Imposter, Parental Bond, Pure Power, Simple, Speed Boost
(NOTE: Natural users of the above abilities can still use them)
Unbans: None
Strategy:
Like Almost Any Ability, Ability Shift is about augmenting Pokemon with abilities that better suit their playstyle than the ones they were given. Unlike AAA, however, these abilities are locked by typing, so Pokemon with rare typings have fewer options than those with more common typings. Some Pokemon that rely on their great abilities in standard, like Clefable and Talonflame, will see substantial competition from Pokemon of the same type, like Florges and Moltres. Meanwhile, Pokemon that don't care about their abilities like Keldeo and Manaphy, appreciate the added buffs of abilities like Swift Swim and Adaptability without losing any of their existing niche. Even some low tier Pokemon may find some use due to their new abilities!
To help identify which Pokemon have which abilities, follow the resources below.
Q&A:
Nothing yet!
Resources:
Darklatias92 : Compilation of notable abilities and users by type combination
Mr Spaz : Compilation of which types can use all abilities in alphabetical order
Jajoken : Compilation of notable abilities by niche and their types
Mygavolt : Analysis of pre-Mega abilities
Jajoken : Another analysis of pre-Mega abilities
For example:
- Because Poliwrath (Water/Fighting) has Swift Swim, Keldeo can have Swift Swim too because it is also Water/Fighting. However, Manaphy cannot have Swift Swim because it is pure Water, not Water/Fighting.
- Because Dragonite (Dragon/Flying) has Multiscale, Altaria can also have Multiscale because it is also Dragon/Flying. Noivern can also have Multiscale, because despite being Flying/Dragon, it still shares the same two types as Dragonite.
- Even though Mega Charizard X is Fire/Dragon, Charizard cannot have the same Abilities as Reshiram because normal Charizard is Fire/Flying, not Fire/Dragon.
- Obviously, abilities cannot pass on via Evolution. So you can have a Color Change Eevee, but not a Color Change Jolteon.
Mechanic: Pokemon can use any ability other Pokemon of their type combination can use
Standard OU Bans & Clauses apply
Ability Clause: Pokemon can only "unite" once with a specific Pokemon
Additional Bans:
Pokemon: Archeops, Chatot, Regigigas, Slaking
Abilities: Aerilate, Arena Trap, Fur Coat, Huge Power, Imposter, Parental Bond, Pure Power, Simple, Speed Boost
(NOTE: Natural users of the above abilities can still use them)
Unbans: None
Strategy:
Like Almost Any Ability, Ability Shift is about augmenting Pokemon with abilities that better suit their playstyle than the ones they were given. Unlike AAA, however, these abilities are locked by typing, so Pokemon with rare typings have fewer options than those with more common typings. Some Pokemon that rely on their great abilities in standard, like Clefable and Talonflame, will see substantial competition from Pokemon of the same type, like Florges and Moltres. Meanwhile, Pokemon that don't care about their abilities like Keldeo and Manaphy, appreciate the added buffs of abilities like Swift Swim and Adaptability without losing any of their existing niche. Even some low tier Pokemon may find some use due to their new abilities!
To help identify which Pokemon have which abilities, follow the resources below.
Q&A:
Nothing yet!
Resources:
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