Gale Wings is a unique Ability in the Pokémon series that significantly impacts a Pokémon's battle strategy. This Ability grants priority to Flying-type moves, effectively giving those moves a higher likelihood of going before other moves in the same turn, regardless of the Pokémon's Speed stats. This prioritization can be a game-changer in battles, allowing the Pokémon with Gale Wings to strike first with moves like Brave Bird or Hurricane.
Effects: Initially, in Generation VI (Pokémon X and Y), Gale Wings provided priority to Flying-type moves regardless of the user's HP. However, starting from Generation VII (Pokémon Sun and Moon), the Ability was nerfed to only grant priority if the user's HP is at full. This means that Pokémon with Gale Wings must maintain full health to take advantage of this priority boost, adding a strategic layer to its use.
Interesting Facts: 1. Exclusive to Certain Pokémon: Gale Wings is notably the signature Ability of Talonflame, a dual-type