Download (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

Raises the attack stat corresponding to the opponents' weaker defense one stage upon entering battle.

In-Depth Effect

When this Pokémon enters battle, its Attack or Special Attack, whichever corresponds to its opponents' weaker total defensive stat, rises one stage. In the event of a tie, Special Attack is raised. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle.

Pokémon with Download Stats

Pokémon with Download	Number of Pokémon
As an Ability	4
As a Hidden Ability	0
Total Pokémon	4

Game Descriptions

Diamond Pearl	Adjusts power according to the foe’s ability.
Platinum	Adjusts power according to the foe’s ability.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Adjusts power according to the foe’s ability.
Black White	Adjusts power according to a foe’s defenses.
Black 2 White 2	Adjusts power according to a foe’s defenses.
X Y	Adjusts power based on an opposing Pokémon’s stats.
Sun Moon	Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective.
Sword Shield	Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective.

Pokémon with Download 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
#137		Porygon	Normal	Trace Download Analytic(Hidden)	455	65	60	70	85	75	40
#233		Porygon2	Normal	Trace Download Analytic(Hidden)	595	85	80	90	105	95	60
#474		Porygon Z	Normal	Adaptability Download Analytic(Hidden)	615	85	80	70	135	75	90
#649		Genesect	BugSteel	Download	720	71	120	95	120	95	99

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