Klutz

Summary

Klutz is an ability in the Pokémon series that has a unique and somewhat niche effect. When a Pokémon with Klutz is holding an item, the effects of that item are entirely negated in battle. This means that beneficial items such as Berries, Leftovers, Choice items, or any other held items will not provide their usual benefits. However, it also means that detrimental items, like the Iron Ball or Flame Orb, will also not activate their negative effects.

Here are some detailed points about Klutz:

  1. Negation of Held Items: Klutz completely neutralizes the effects of any held item. For instance, a Pokémon with Klutz holding a Life Orb won't receive the usual power boost, but it also won't take the recoil damage that normally comes with using a Life Orb.

  2. Strategic Uses: Although it may seem like a purely negative ability at first, Klutz can be strategically employed. For example, a Pokémon with Klutz can hold

Effects

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Pokémon with the Klutz ability

buneary
Buneary

Types: Normal

lopunny
Lopunny

Types: Normal

woobat
Woobat

Types: Psychic, Flying

swoobat
Swoobat

Types: Psychic, Flying

audino
Audino

Types: Normal

golett
Golett

Types: Ground, Ghost

golurk
Golurk

Types: Ground, Ghost

stufful
Stufful

Types: Normal, Fighting

bewear
Bewear

Types: Normal, Fighting

toxel
Toxel

Types: Electric, Poison

fidough
Fidough

Types: Fairy

capsakid
Capsakid

Types: Grass