Compound-Eyes

Summary

Compound Eyes is a Pokémon ability introduced in Generation III.

Effect:

• This Pokémon's moves have 1.3× their accuracy.
• This ability does not affect the accuracy of one-hit KO moves such as Fissure, Guillotine, Horn Drill, and Sheer Cold.
• Overworld effect: If a Pokémon with Compound Eyes is the first in the party, the chance of encountering a wild Pokémon holding an item increases from 50%, 5%, or 1% to 60%, 20%, or 5%, respectively.

In Battle:

• Enhances the reliability of moves with lower base accuracy, making them more viable options.
• Particularly beneficial for moves that have significant effects but are typically avoided due to low accuracy, such as Thunder (70% accuracy becomes 91%) and Sleep Powder (75% accuracy becomes 97.5%).
• Can be a crucial factor in battles where precision is necessary, allowing the user to maintain offensive pressure.
• Synergizes well with Pokémon that have a diverse movepool, maximizing the potential of varied strategies.

Pokémon with this Ability:

• Butterfree (standard ability)
• Galvantula (standard ability)
• Ninjask (hidden ability)
• A handful of other Pokémon, often with Bug or Electric types

Competitive Use:

• Favored in competitive play for its ability to make high-impact, low-accuracy moves more reliable, thus expanding strategic options.
• Commonly used on support Pokémon to ensure the success of status-inducing moves.
• Works well in combination with strategies that rely on consistent move effects, such as paralysis or sleep.
• Especially valuable in formats where accuracy can be a deciding factor in battle outcomes.

Interesting Facts:

• The name "Compound Eyes" reflects the biological feature of many insects, linking to the increased precision in targeting prey.
• Compound Eyes is one of the few abilities that provide a direct and substantial boost to move accuracy, setting it apart in strategic battles.
• This ability has remained a staple for certain Pokémon since its inception, due to the significant advantage of enhanced move accuracy.
• In the Pokémon anime, Compound Eyes is often depicted with a visual emphasis on the user's eyes, highlighting their improved targeting ability.