Adaptability (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

In-Depth Effect

This Pokémon inflicts twice as much damage with moves whose types match its own, rather than the usual same-type attack bonus of 1.5×.

Pokémon with Adaptability Stats

Pokémon with Adaptability	Number of Pokémon
As an Ability	8
As a Hidden Ability	8
Total Pokémon	16

Game Descriptions

Diamond Pearl	Powers up moves of the same type.
Platinum	Powers up moves of the same type.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Powers up moves of the same type.
Black White	Powers up moves of the same type.
Black 2 White 2	Powers up moves of the same type.
X Y	Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.
Sun Moon	Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.
Sword Shield	Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.

Pokémon with Adaptability as an Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#133		Eevee	Normal	Run Away Adaptability Anticipation(Hidden)	380	55	55	50	45	65	55
#474		Porygon Z	Normal	Adaptability Download Analytic(Hidden)	615	85	80	70	135	75	90
#550		Basculin Red Striped	Water	Reckless Adaptability Mold Breaker(Hidden)	552	70	92	65	80	55	98
#10016		Basculin Blue Striped	Water	Rock Head Adaptability Mold Breaker(Hidden)	552	70	92	65	80	55	98
#10059		Lucario Mega	FightingSteel	Adaptability	770	70	145	88	140	70	112
#10090		Beedrill Mega	BugPoison	Adaptability	645	65	150	40	15	80	145
#10159		Eevee Starter	Normal	Run Away Adaptability Anticipation(Hidden)	510	65	75	70	65	85	75
#10205		Eevee Gmax	Normal	Run Away Adaptability Anticipation(Hidden)	380	55	55	50	45	65	55

Pokémon with Adaptability as a Hidden Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#341		Corphish	Water	Hyper Cutter Shell Armor Adaptability(Hidden)	388	43	80	65	50	35	35
#342		Crawdaunt	WaterDark	Hyper Cutter Shell Armor Adaptability(Hidden)	588	63	120	85	90	55	55
#349		Feebas	Water	Swift Swim Oblivious Adaptability(Hidden)	215	20	15	20	10	55	80
#690		Skrelp	PoisonWater	Poison Point Poison Touch Adaptability(Hidden)	380	50	60	60	60	60	30
#691		Dragalge	PoisonDragon	Poison Point Poison Touch Adaptability(Hidden)	569	65	75	90	97	123	44
#734		Yungoos	Normal	Stakeout Strong Jaw Adaptability(Hidden)	323	48	70	30	30	30	45
#735		Gumshoos	Normal	Stakeout Strong Jaw Adaptability(Hidden)	528	88	110	60	55	60	45
#10121		Gumshoos Totem	Normal	Stakeout Strong Jaw Adaptability(Hidden)	528	88	110	60	55	60	45

Available

Red Blue	No
Yellow	No
Ruby Sapphire	No
Emerald	No
FireRed LeafGreen	No
Diamond Pearl	Yes
Platinum	Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver	Yes
Black White	Yes
Black 2 White 2	Yes
X Y	Yes
Sun Moon	Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Yes
Sword Shield	Yes