Pastel Veil is an ability introduced in Generation VIII of the Pokémon series. This unique ability serves a dual purpose that significantly enhances both the defensive and supportive capacities of the Pokémon possessing it and its allies.
Effects: 1. Poison Immunity: Pastel Veil prevents the Pokémon with this ability and its allies from being poisoned, conferring immunity to both regular poison and the more harmful toxic poison status effects. 2. Poison Cure: If the Pokémon or its allies are already poisoned upon the ability's activation, Pastel Veil instantly cures the poisoned status. This makes it highly strategic for switching into battle to lift poison conditions from teammates.
Interesting Facts: - Exclusive Users: Pastel Veil is the signature ability of certain Pokémon, notably Ponyta (Galarian Form) and Rapidash (Galarian Form). This makes it relatively rare and situationally advantageous. - Strategic Advantage: The ability is