Pokemon Ref

Anticipation (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

Notifies all trainers upon entering battle if an opponent has a super-effective move, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit KO move.

In-Depth Effect

When this Pokémon enters battle, if one of its opponents has a move that is super effective against it, self destruct, explosion, or a one-hit knockout move, all participating trainers are notified. The move itself is not revealed; only that there is such a move. Moves that inflict typeless damage, such as future sight, and moves of variable type, such as hidden power, count as their listed types. counter, metal burst, mirror coat, and one-hit KO moves to which this Pokémon is immune do not trigger this ability.

Pokémon with Anticipation Stats

Pokémon with AnticipationNumber of Pokémon
As an Ability11
As a Hidden Ability6
Total Pokémon17

Game Descriptions

Diamond PearlSenses the foe’s dangerous moves.
PlatinumSenses the foe’s dangerous moves.
HeartGold SoulSilverSenses the foe’s dangerous moves.
Black WhiteSenses a foe’s dangerous moves.
Black 2 White 2Senses a foe’s dangerous moves.
X YSenses an opposing Pokémon’s dangerous moves.
Sun MoonThe Pokémon can sense an opposing Pokémon’s dangerous moves.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe Pokémon can sense an opposing Pokémon’s dangerous moves.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe Pokémon can sense an opposing Pokémon’s dangerous moves.
Sword ShieldThe Pokémon can sense an opposing Pokémon’s dangerous moves.

Pokémon with Anticipation as an Ability

#ImageNameTypeAbilitiesBase Stats
TotalHPAtkDefS.AtkS.DefSpd
#339Barboach
Hydration(Hidden)
336504843464160
#340Whiscash
Hydration(Hidden)
5461107873767160
#413Wormadam Plant
Overcoat(Hidden)
4836059857910536
#453Croagunk
Poison Touch(Hidden)
361486140614050
#454Toxicroak
Poison Touch(Hidden)
5968310665866585
#856Hatenna
Magic Bounce(Hidden)
295423045565339
#857Hattrem
Magic Bounce(Hidden)
410574065867349
#858Hatterene
Magic Bounce(Hidden)
60057909513610329
#10004Wormadam Sandy
Overcoat(Hidden)
5036079105598536
#10005Wormadam Trash
Overcoat(Hidden)
493606995699536
#10221Hatterene Gmax
Magic Bounce(Hidden)
60057909513610329

Pokémon with Anticipation as a Hidden Ability

#ImageNameTypeAbilitiesBase Stats
TotalHPAtkDefS.AtkS.DefSpd
#133Eevee
Anticipation(Hidden)
380555550456555
#598Ferrothorn
Anticipation(Hidden)
58374941315411620
#10159Eevee Starter
Anticipation(Hidden)
510657570658575
#10162Ponyta Galar
Anticipation(Hidden)
495508555656590
#10163Rapidash Galar
Anticipation(Hidden)
60065100708080105
#10205Eevee Gmax
Anticipation(Hidden)
380555550456555

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