Ability · Gen 4 · 8 Pokémon
Download
On switch-in, Attack or Sp. Atk is raised 1 stage based on the foes' weaker Defense.
On switch-in, this Pokemon's Attack or Special Attack is raised by 1 stage based on the weaker combined defensive stat of all opposing Pokemon. Attack is raised if their Defense is lower, and Special Attack is raised if their Special Defense is the same or lower.
Download was introduced in Generation 4. 8 Pokémon and forms can have it.
Best Pokémon with Download
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 Download.
Pokémon with Download
As a regular ability (8)
Porygon
Genesect
Genesect-Douse
Genesect-Shock
Genesect-Burn
Genesect-ChillDownload FAQ
What does Download do?
On switch-in, this Pokemon's Attack or Special Attack is raised by 1 stage based on the weaker combined defensive stat of all opposing Pokemon. Attack is raised if their Defense is lower, and Special Attack is raised if their Special Defense is the same or lower.
Which Pokémon have Download?
8 Pokémon and forms can have Download: Porygon, Porygon2, Porygon-Z, Genesect, Genesect-Douse, Genesect-Shock, Genesect-Burn and Genesect-Chill.
What are the best Pokémon with Download?
By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Download are Porygon2 (#93 in National Dex OU, 28% run Download) and Porygon-Z (#94 in National Dex OU, 29% run Download).
Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.