Berserk
Berserk is a Pokémon Ability that was introduced in Generation VII. It is a unique and strategic ability primarily associated with Pokémon that have a nurturing yet rage-driven theme, such as Drampa.
Effects:
- Activation Condition: Berserk activates when the Pokémon's HP drops below half (50%) due to any form of damage, whether from attacks, recoil, or even status effects like poisoning.
- Effect: Once activated, Berserk triggers an automatic boost to the Pokémon's Special Attack stat by one stage (+1). This boost can significantly increase the Pokémon's ability to deal damage using Special moves, potentially turning the tide of battle.
Interesting Facts:
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Strategic Potential: Berserk can be particularly useful for Pokémon with high Special Attack and decent bulk, enabling them to become more formidable as their health decreases. Trainers can use this ability to their advantage by intentionally allowing their Pokémon to take damage up to the activation threshold.
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Effects
- Whenever this Pokémon takes damage from a move that causes its HP to drop below 50%, its Special Attack rises by one stage.
Flavor Texts
- sun-moon: Boosts the Pokémon’s Sp. Atk stat when it takes a hit that causes its HP to become half or less.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Boosts the Pokémon’s Sp. Atk stat when it takes a hit that causes its HP to become half or less.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Boosts the Pokémon’s Sp. Atk stat when it takes a hit that causes its HP to become half or less.
- sword-shield: Boosts the Pokémon’s Sp. Atk stat when it takes a hit that causes its HP to become half or less.
- scarlet-violet: Boosts the Pokémon's Sp. Atk stat when it takes a hit that causes its HP to drop to half or less.
Pokémon with the Berserk ability
Drampa
780 - Normal, Dragon
Moltres-Galar
10171 - Dark, Flying