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Ability · Gen 4 · 15 Pokémon

Steadfast

If this Pokemon flinches, its Speed is raised by 1 stage.

Steadfast was introduced in Generation 4. 15 Pokémon and forms can have it (7 as a hidden ability).

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Best Pokémon with Steadfast

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 Steadfast.

  1. Gallade1. Gallade#71 in Champions VGC · usually runs another ability
  2. Sirfetch’d2. Sirfetch’d#87 in Champions VGC · 1.5% run Steadfast
  3. Lycanroc3. Lycanroc#138 in Champions VGC · 1.2% run Steadfast
  4. Lucario4. Lucario#212 in Champions VGC · 4% run Steadfast
  5. Machamp5. Machamp#273 in Champions VGC · 12.3% run Steadfast
  6. Scyther6. Scyther#394 in National Dex OU · usually runs another ability
  7. Hitmontop7. Hitmontop#217 in SV OU · usually runs another ability

Pokémon with Steadfast

As a regular ability (8)

Farfetch’d-GalarGalarian Farfetch’dMewtwo-Mega-XMega Mewtwo XTyrogueTyrogueRioluRioluLucarioLucarioGalladeGalladeDubwoolDubwoolSirfetch’dSirfetch’d

As a hidden ability (7)

MachopMachopMachokeMachokeMachampMachampScytherScytherHitmontopHitmontopRockruffRockruffLycanrocLycanroc

Steadfast FAQ

What does Steadfast do?

If this Pokemon flinches, its Speed is raised by 1 stage.

Which Pokémon have Steadfast?

15 Pokémon and forms can have Steadfast, 7 of them only as a hidden ability: Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Galarian Farfetch’d, Scyther, Mega Mewtwo X, Tyrogue and Hitmontop and more.

Is Steadfast a hidden ability?

It depends on the Pokémon. Machop, Machoke, Machamp, Scyther and Hitmontop have it as a hidden ability, while Galarian Farfetch’d, Mega Mewtwo X, Tyrogue, Riolu and Lucario can have it as a regular ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Steadfast?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Steadfast are Gallade (#71 in Champions VGC), Sirfetch’d (#87 in Champions VGC, 1.5% run Steadfast), Lycanroc (#138 in Champions VGC, 1.2% run Steadfast), Lucario (#212 in Champions VGC, 4% run Steadfast) and Machamp (#273 in Champions VGC, 12.3% run Steadfast).

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