Pokémon Scarlet and Violet feature many Pokémon abilities from past games, but some have been changed for the newest games. Below are descriptions on how abilities have been changed, which may affect your battle strategies.
Pokémon abilities that have changed in Scarlet & Violet
Battle Bond
Description: When the Pokémon knocks out a target, its bond with its trainer is strengthened, and its Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed are boosted.
Change from past games: Activates only once and does not activate a transformation.
Dauntless Shield
Description: Boost the Pokémon’s Defense stat the first time the Pokémon enters a battle.
Change from past games: Only activates when the Pokémon first enters battle.
Intrepid Sword
Description: Boost the Pokémon’s Attack stat the first time the Pokémon enters a battle.
Change from past games: Only activates when the Pokémon first enters battle.
Libero
Description: Changes the Pokémon’s type to the type of the move it’s about to use. This works only once each time the Pokémon enters the battle.
Change from past games: Only activates when the Pokémon uses a move after entering the battle.
