Ability · Gen 5 · 3 Pokémon
Multiscale
If this Pokemon is at full HP, damage taken from attacks is halved.
Multiscale was introduced in Generation 5. 3 Pokémon and forms can have it (2 as a hidden ability).
Best Pokémon with Multiscale
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 Multiscale.
Pokémon with Multiscale
As a regular ability (1)
As a hidden ability (2)
LugiaMultiscale FAQ
What does Multiscale do?
If this Pokemon is at full HP, damage taken from attacks is halved.
Which Pokémon have Multiscale?
3 Pokémon and forms can have Multiscale, 2 of them only as a hidden ability: Dragonite, Mega Dragonite and Lugia.
Is Multiscale a hidden ability?
It depends on the Pokémon. Dragonite and Lugia have it as a hidden ability, while Mega Dragonite can have it as a regular ability.
What are the best Pokémon with Multiscale?
By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Multiscale are Mega Dragonite (#46 in Champions VGC, 100% run Multiscale) and Dragonite (#76 in Champions VGC, 21.6% run Multiscale).
Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.