Drought (Pokémon Ability)
Effect
Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
In-Depth Effect
The weather changes to strong sunlight when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition. If multiple Pokémon with this ability, drizzle, sand stream, or snow warning are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of Speed, respecting trick room. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.
Pokémon with Drought Stats
| Pokémon with Drought | Number of Pokémon |
|---|---|
| As an Ability | 3 |
| As a Hidden Ability | 2 |
| Total Pokémon | 5 |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Summons sunlight in battle. |
| Emerald | Summons sunlight in battle. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Summons sunlight in battle. |
| Diamond Pearl | The Pokémon makes it sunny if it is in battle. |
| Platinum | The Pokémon makes it sunny if it is in battle. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | The Pokémon makes it sunny if it is in battle. |
| Black White | Turns the sunlight harsh if it is in battle. |
| Black 2 White 2 | Turns the sunlight harsh if it is in battle. |
| X Y | Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle. |
| Sun Moon | Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle. |
| Sword Shield | Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle. |
Pokémon with Drought as an Ability
| # | Image | Name | Type | Abilities | Base Stats | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | HP | Atk | Def | S.Atk | S.Def | Spd | |||||
| #324 |  | Torkoal | Shell Armor(Hidden) | 555 | 70 | 85 | 140 | 85 | 70 | 20 | |
| #383 |  | Groudon | 820 | 100 | 150 | 140 | 100 | 90 | 90 | ||
| #10035 |  | Charizard Mega Y | 738 | 78 | 104 | 78 | 159 | 115 | 100 | ||
Pokémon with Drought as a Hidden Ability
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| 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 |