Ability Detail

Hyper Cutter is an ability in the Pokémon series known for its primary effect of preventing the user's Attack stat from being lowered by an opponent's move or ability. This ability is particularly valuable in competitive battles where maintaining an optimal Attack stat can be crucial for dealing substantial damage.

Effects of Hyper Cutter

Prevents Attack Reduction: Hyper Cutter ensures that the Pokémon's Attack stat cannot be decreased by the opponent. This includes moves like Growl, Charm, or abilities like Intimidate that would typically lower the Attack stat of the Pokémon.
Consistency in Performance: By maintaining a consistent Attack stat, Pokémon with Hyper Cutter can ensure reliable damage output throughout the battle.

Pokémon with Hyper Cutter

Several Pokémon species can have Hyper Cutter as one of their abilities, usually those with a theme or design that implies strong, cutting strength or precision. Notable examples include: - Pinsir: Known for its powerful pincers, making Hyper Cutter thematically fitting.

Effects

This Pokémon's Attack cannot be lowered by other Pokémon. This ability does not prevent any Attack losses other than stat modifiers, such as the Attack cut from a burn. This Pokémon can still be passed negative Attack modifiers through heart swap or power swap.

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Prevents ATTACK reduction.

emerald: Prevents ATTACK reduction.

firered-leafgreen: Prevents ATTACK reduction.

diamond-pearl: Prevents the Attack stat from being lowered.

platinum: Prevents the Attack stat from being lowered.

heartgold-soulsilver: Prevents the Attack stat from being lowered.

black-white: Prevents other Pokémon from lowering Attack stat.

black-2-white-2: Prevents other Pokémon from lowering Attack stat.

x-y: Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.

sun-moon: The Pokémon’s proud of its powerful pincers. They prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.