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Ability · Gen 8 · 3 Pokémon

Stalwart

This Pokemon's moves cannot be redirected to a different target by any effect.

Stalwart was introduced in Generation 8. 3 Pokémon and forms can have it (2 as a hidden ability).

Best Pokémon with Stalwart

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 Stalwart.

  1. Archaludon1. Archaludon#10 in Champions VGC · 1.5% run Stalwart
  2. Skarmory-Mega2. Mega Skarmory#143 in Champions VGC · 100% run Stalwart
  3. Duraludon3. Duraludon#276 in SV OU · usually runs another ability

Pokémon with Stalwart

As a regular ability (1)

As a hidden ability (2)

Stalwart FAQ

What does Stalwart do?

This Pokemon's moves cannot be redirected to a different target by any effect.

Which Pokémon have Stalwart?

3 Pokémon and forms can have Stalwart, 2 of them only as a hidden ability: Mega Skarmory, Duraludon and Archaludon.

Is Stalwart a hidden ability?

It depends on the Pokémon. Duraludon and Archaludon have it as a hidden ability, while Mega Skarmory can have it as a regular ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Stalwart?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Stalwart are Archaludon (#10 in Champions VGC, 1.5% run Stalwart), Mega Skarmory (#143 in Champions VGC, 100% run Stalwart) and Duraludon (#276 in SV OU).

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