Own-Tempo

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

79 - Water, Psychic

slowbro
Slowbro

80 - Water, Psychic

lickitung
Lickitung

108 - Normal

slowking
Slowking

199 - Water, Psychic

smeargle
Smeargle

235 - Normal

lotad
Lotad

270 - Water, Grass

lombre
Lombre

271 - Water, Grass

ludicolo
Ludicolo

272 - Water, Grass

numel
Numel

322 - Fire, Ground

spoink
Spoink

325 - Psychic

grumpig
Grumpig

326 - Psychic

spinda
Spinda

327 - Normal

glameow
Glameow

431 - Normal

purugly
Purugly

432 - Normal

lickilicky
Lickilicky

463 - Normal

petilil
Petilil

548 - Grass

lilligant
Lilligant

549 - Grass

espurr
Espurr

677 - Psychic

bergmite
Bergmite

712 - Ice

avalugg
Avalugg

713 - Ice

mudbray
Mudbray

749 - Ground

mudsdale
Mudsdale

750 - Ground

tandemaus
Tandemaus

924 - Normal

fidough
Fidough

926 - Fairy

tadbulb
Tadbulb

938 - Electric

tinkatink
Tinkatink

957 - Fairy, Steel

tinkatuff
Tinkatuff

958 - Fairy, Steel

tinkaton
Tinkaton

959 - Fairy, Steel

rockruff-own-tempo
Rockruff-Own-Tempo

10151 - Rock

slowpoke-galar
Slowpoke-Galar

10164 - Psychic

slowbro-galar
Slowbro-Galar

10165 - Poison, Psychic

slowking-galar
Slowking-Galar

10172 - Poison, Psychic

indeedee-female
Indeedee-Female

10186 - Psychic, Normal