Quark-Drive
Summary
Quark Drive is a unique ability predominantly associated with the futuristic Paradox Pokémon encountered in the Pokémon series. It significantly influences the user's performance in battle and boasts several intriguing mechanics and strategic applications.
Effects: 1. Stat Boost Activation: When a Pokémon with Quark Drive enters a battle while Electric Terrain is active or if it holds the item Booster Energy, it receives a boost to its highest stat (other than HP). This boost is similar in magnitude to a stage increase, essentially enhancing the Pokémon's performance in its most proficient area. - Examples: - A Pokémon with high Speed will see an increase specifically in Speed. - A Pokémon with high Special Attack will experience a rise in its Special Attack.
- Terrain Dependence: The ability activates due to the presence of Electric Terrain, showcasing a synergy with moves and abilities that involve terrain manipulation. This makes it beneficial to pair such Pokémon with teammates capable of setting up Electric Terrain, either through moves like
Effects
- Boosts the Pokémon’s most proficient stat on Electric Terrain or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.
Flavor Texts
- scarlet-violet: Boosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat on Electric Terrain or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.
Pokémon with the Quark-Drive ability
Iron-Treads
Types: Ground, Steel
Iron-Bundle
Types: Ice, Water
Iron-Hands
Types: Fighting, Electric
Iron-Jugulis
Types: Dark, Flying
Iron-Moth
Types: Fire, Poison
Iron-Thorns
Types: Rock, Electric
Iron-Valiant
Types: Fairy, Fighting
Iron-Leaves
Types: Grass, Psychic
Iron-Boulder
Types: Rock, Psychic
Iron-Crown
Types: Steel, Psychic