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Ability · Gen 7 · 3 Pokémon

Berserk

This Pokemon's Sp. Atk is raised by 1 when it reaches 1/2 or less of its max HP.

When this Pokemon has more than 1/2 its maximum HP and takes damage from an attack bringing it to 1/2 or less of its maximum HP, its Special Attack is raised by 1 stage. This effect applies after all hits from a multi-hit move. This effect is prevented if the move had a secondary effect removed by the Sheer Force Ability.

Berserk was introduced in Generation 7. 3 Pokémon and forms can have it.

Best Pokémon with Berserk

Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Berserk.

  1. Drampa-Mega1. Mega Drampa#133 in Champions VGC · 100% run Berserk
  2. Drampa2. Drampa#160 in Champions VGC · 4.3% run Berserk
  3. Moltres-Galar3. Galarian Moltres#121 in National Dex OU · 100% run Berserk

Pokémon with Berserk

As a regular ability (3)

Berserk FAQ

What does Berserk do?

When this Pokemon has more than 1/2 its maximum HP and takes damage from an attack bringing it to 1/2 or less of its maximum HP, its Special Attack is raised by 1 stage. This effect applies after all hits from a multi-hit move. This effect is prevented if the move had a secondary effect removed by the Sheer Force Ability.

Which Pokémon have Berserk?

3 Pokémon and forms can have Berserk: Galarian Moltres, Drampa and Mega Drampa.

What are the best Pokémon with Berserk?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Berserk are Mega Drampa (#133 in Champions VGC, 100% run Berserk), Drampa (#160 in Champions VGC, 4.3% run Berserk) and Galarian Moltres (#121 in National Dex OU, 100% run Berserk).

Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.