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Marvel Scale

If this Pokemon has a non-volatile status condition, its Defense is multiplied by 1.5.

Marvel Scale was introduced in Generation 3. 3 Pokémon and forms can have it (2 as a hidden ability).

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Best Pokémon with Marvel Scale

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 Marvel Scale.

  1. Milotic1. Milotic#14 in Champions VGC · usually runs another ability

Pokémon with Marvel Scale

As a regular ability (1)

MiloticMilotic

As a hidden ability (2)

DratiniDratiniDragonairDragonair

Marvel Scale FAQ

What does Marvel Scale do?

If this Pokemon has a non-volatile status condition, its Defense is multiplied by 1.5.

Which Pokémon have Marvel Scale?

3 Pokémon and forms can have Marvel Scale, 2 of them only as a hidden ability: Dratini, Dragonair and Milotic.

Is Marvel Scale a hidden ability?

It depends on the Pokémon. Dratini and Dragonair have it as a hidden ability, while Milotic can have it as a regular ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Marvel Scale?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Marvel Scale are Milotic (#14 in Champions VGC).

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