Pokémon Abilities

Like the previous Pokémon Rumble, Rumble Blast features Pokémon who have special abilities. These abilities are not changeable and come randomly on the Pokémon when you obtain them. They are denoted by a pink name and description of the ability. Most of these are found randomly, but a variety of Pokémon obtained via password will have a special ability, some of which can only be obtained herthrough that method. You will only encounter Pokémon with abilities after you have reached Chapter 3

The abilities typically are beneficial, allowing for boosts in the strengths or defences of the Pokémon you use in the levels. Typically, they are restricted to only boost the Pokémon itself, but some Pokémon have abilities which do boost all Pokémon when in multiplayer or Team Battles. This page will detail all of the abilities and what they do

Ability Japanese Name Effect
* Boost *アップ Increases damage from Specific-type moves
* Boost + *アップ+ Further ncreases damage from Specific-type moves
Chop Chop にとうりゅう You can fire off moves A and B alternately in succession.
Punch アタック Raises the Pokémon's Attack
Turbo れんしゃ The move will keep firing for a short period while you keep holding down the button
Rapid Fire+ れんしゃ+ The move will keep firing for a longer period while you keep holding down the button
PokéTC ポケスマ Boosts strength of self & partners in multiplayer
Effective ばつぐん When hit by a super-effective move, damage goes up against an opponent not receiving that move.
Superstar スーパースター "Cool & Popular". Makes the Pokémon more of a target
Speedy かいそく Pokémon moves faster.
Healthy しぜんちゆ Pokémon heals by 1% of maximum HP every second.
Lucky ゴージャス Doubles the amount of "P" enemies drop.
Perky たちなおり Heals from Status Afflictions quicker.
Unstoppable いたみしらず You move later, but your opponent cannot stop you with a move.
Greedy コレクター Allows access to P located further away.
Gutsy ノックアウト Opponents become dizzy easier.
Techie わざし Moves with low power are stronger.
Feisty つきはなし Pushes Pokémon away easier.
Slugger おおぶり Moves are slower but have longer range.
Slugger + おおぶり+ Moves are slower but have longer range.
Mighty かんろく Stops you being blown away by opponents.
Brawny タフネス Increases Hit Points by 50%.
Resistence タフネス Status Afflictions last longer.
Barrier バリヤー Can't be hit by Super Effective hits.
Hardy ディフェンス Increases the defence of the Pokémon.
Sluggish ゆっくり Your moves are slower.
Reflection はんしゃ Reflects bad status afflictions onto the opponent.
Macho つよがり Strength is increased when playing with friends.
Scourge たたり Lowers opponents speed when hit by an attack.
Rally ムードメーカー Friends strength is increased.
Boomer ばくはつ Explosions by this Pokémon are larger.
Tangling しばり Restrains enemies easier
Daring むこうみず Attack is raised while Defence is lowered
Spiky とげとげ Damages the opponent on physical contact
Skittish にげごし Lowers damage when HP lowers
Poisonous どくもち May cause the opponent to get poisoned on contact
Resiliant きあい May be left with 1 Hit Point if it was to be knocked out
Snappy Attacks faster
Jinxed きあい Slows the opponents
Lingers ながもち Any Status change lingers longer
Adept ながもち Avoids negative effects including recoil
Lobber ロングレンジ Increases damage on long distance moves
Steady がんこ Not affected by any Status Changes.
Steely Inflicts more damage when it has a status problem
Picky Only can have one move. Has Punchy, Techie and Snappy
Grappler ショートレンジ Increases damage on close range moves
Unruly ショートレンジ Increases damage when moving into foes while attacking
Rusty どくもち Rusty Pokémon. Has only Struggle. When cleaned in the fountain, it gets a new trait and move

Special Abilities

As you progress through the game, you'll start encountering more and more abilities. However, as you near the end of the game, you will start seeing Pokémon with abilities labelled in Blue as opposed to Pink. These abilities are special and give the Pokémon several different traits. However, some of them require you to complete certain tasks to obtain them

Ability Japanese Name Effect Unlocked By
Brave (Pink) ゆうしゃ Increases strength by 300 Points Finish Game
Super スーパー Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Hyper ハイパー Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Ultra ウルトラ Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Great グレート Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Special スペシャル Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Miracle ミラクル Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Marvelous ワンダフル Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Nice ナイス Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Good グッド Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Excellent エクセレント Has 1 to 6 different traits; Attack, Defense, Speedy, Brawny, Type Boost or Type Boost + Have a Pokémon with the Brave ability
Epic (Pink) レジェンド Has many traits at once
Increases likelihood of toys joining.
Takes random special ability
Defeat Cobalion
World Rank 6+