Ability Detail

Summary

Inner Focus is a Pokémon ability that prevents the user from flinching. Flinching in Pokémon occurs when a Pokémon is unable to move during its turn due to an opponent's attack, often as a secondary effect of certain moves like Bite or Rock Slide. With Inner Focus, the Pokémon becomes immune to this condition, ensuring that its actions remain uninterrupted by such tactics.

Effects:

Flinch Immunity: The primary effect of Inner Focus is to prevent the Pokémon from flinching. This is particularly advantageous in battle scenarios where opponents may use moves specifically designed to flinch and disrupt the strategy of the player.

Dynamax Compatibility: In the context of Generation VIII's Pokémon Sword and Shield, when a Pokémon with Inner Focus is Dynamaxed, it retains its flinch immunity. This makes it a resilient choice in competitive Dynamax battles.

Interesting Facts:

Adaptation over Generations: In Generation VIII, Inner Focus received

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Prevents flinching.

emerald: Prevents flinching.

firered-leafgreen: Prevents flinching.

diamond-pearl: The Pokémon is protected from flinching.

platinum: The Pokémon is protected from flinching.

heartgold-soulsilver: The Pokémon is protected from flinching.

black-white: The Pokémon is protected from flinching.

black-2-white-2: The Pokémon is protected from flinching.

x-y: Protects the Pokémon from flinching.