Ability · Gen 6 · 15 Pokémon
Competitive
This Pokemon's Sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
This Pokemon's Special Attack is raised by 2 stages for each of its stat stages that is lowered by an opposing Pokemon.
Competitive was introduced in Generation 6. 15 Pokémon and forms can have it (7 as a hidden ability).
Best Pokémon with Competitive
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 Competitive.
Pokémon with Competitive
As a regular ability (8)
Jigglypuff
Igglybuff
Gothita
Gothorita
GothitelleAs a hidden ability (7)
Piplup
Prinplup
Meowstic-F
Boltund
WattrelCompetitive FAQ
What does Competitive do?
This Pokemon's Special Attack is raised by 2 stages for each of its stat stages that is lowered by an opposing Pokemon.
Which Pokémon have Competitive?
15 Pokémon and forms can have Competitive, 7 of them only as a hidden ability: Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Galarian Articuno, Igglybuff, Milotic, Piplup, Prinplup and Empoleon and more.
Is Competitive a hidden ability?
It depends on the Pokémon. Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Meowstic-F and Boltund have it as a hidden ability, while Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Galarian Articuno, Igglybuff and Milotic can have it as a regular ability.
What are the best Pokémon with Competitive?
By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Competitive are Milotic (#14 in Champions VGC, 99.2% run Competitive), Empoleon (#90 in Champions VGC, 99.4% run Competitive), Wigglytuff (#196 in Champions VGC, 99% run Competitive), Kilowattrel (#245 in National Dex OU, 8.4% run Competitive) and Galarian Articuno (#161 in SV OU, 100% run Competitive).
Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.