Full-Metal-Body
Full-Metal-Body is a special Ability in the Pokémon series that provides a significant defensive advantage. This Ability prevents the Pokémon’s stats from being lowered by other Pokémon's moves or Abilities. For example, moves like Tail Whip, Leer, or even Abilities like Intimidate that would normally reduce the target's stats have no effect on a Pokémon with Full-Metal-Body.
One of the primary bearers of the Full-Metal-Body Ability is Solgaleo, one of the Legendary Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Solgaleo, referred to as the Sunne Pokémon, combines Psychic and Steel types, and Full-Metal-Body complements its robust stat distribution by ensuring its performance remains consistent throughout battle.
Although Full-Metal-Body prevents stat reduction from opponents' actions, it does not guard against self-inflicted stat changes. This means that if the Pokémon uses moves that lower its own stats, such as the recoil effect of certain powerful attacks, those
Effects
- This Pokémon's stats cannot be lowered by other Pokémon's moves or abilities. This effect only applies to normal stat modifications and not more exotic effects such as topsy turvy or power swap. This Ability is not bypassed by mold breaker, teravolt, or turboblaze.
Flavor Texts
- sun-moon: Prevents other Pokémon’s moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon’s stats.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Prevents other Pokémon’s moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon’s stats.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Prevents other Pokémon’s moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon’s stats.
- sword-shield: Prevents other Pokémon’s moves or Abilities from lowering the Pokémon’s stats.
Pokémon with the Full-Metal-Body ability
Solgaleo
791 - Psychic, Steel