Own-Tempo

Summary

Own Tempo is an ability in the Pokémon series that primarily prevents the Pokémon possessing it from becoming confused. This includes confusion caused by moves like Swagger, Teeter Dance, and dynamic events like confusion caused by hitting themselves in confusion. The benefit of avoiding confusion makes it a valuable ability in battles where moves aimed at inducing confusion are prevalent.

Additionally, in Generation VII and onwards, Own Tempo grants immunity to the Intimidate ability, which would normally lower the Attack stat of the affected Pokémon. This added effect makes Own Tempo even more advantageous for physical attackers who rely on maintaining high Attack stats.

Some notable Pokémon that have the Own Tempo ability include:

  • Lilligant: A Grass-type Pokémon known for its special moves and status effects in battle.
  • Rockruff and Lycanroc: In their Dusk Forme, these Rock-type Pokémon can harness Own Tempo to avoid Attack drops and confusion without compromising their aggressive battle style.
  • Slowbro and Slowking: These

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Pokémon with the Own-Tempo ability

slowpoke
Slowpoke

Types: Water, Psychic

slowbro
Slowbro

Types: Water, Psychic

lickitung
Lickitung

Types: Normal

slowking
Slowking

Types: Water, Psychic

smeargle
Smeargle

Types: Normal

lotad
Lotad

Types: Water, Grass

lombre
Lombre

Types: Water, Grass

ludicolo
Ludicolo

Types: Water, Grass

numel
Numel

Types: Fire, Ground

spoink
Spoink

Types: Psychic

grumpig
Grumpig

Types: Psychic

spinda
Spinda

Types: Normal

glameow
Glameow

Types: Normal

purugly
Purugly

Types: Normal

lickilicky
Lickilicky

Types: Normal

petilil
Petilil

Types: Grass

lilligant
Lilligant

Types: Grass

espurr
Espurr

Types: Psychic

bergmite
Bergmite

Types: Ice

avalugg
Avalugg

Types: Ice

mudbray
Mudbray

Types: Ground

mudsdale
Mudsdale

Types: Ground

tandemaus
Tandemaus

Types: Normal

fidough
Fidough

Types: Fairy

tadbulb
Tadbulb

Types: Electric

tinkatink
Tinkatink

Types: Fairy, Steel

tinkatuff
Tinkatuff

Types: Fairy, Steel

tinkaton
Tinkaton

Types: Fairy, Steel

rockruff-own-tempo
Rockruff-Own-Tempo

Types: Rock

slowpoke-galar
Slowpoke-Galar

Types: Psychic

slowbro-galar
Slowbro-Galar

Types: Poison, Psychic

slowking-galar
Slowking-Galar

Types: Poison, Psychic

indeedee-female
Indeedee-Female

Types: Psychic, Normal