Quark-Drive

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.

  1. 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

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Pokémon with the Quark-Drive ability

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Iron-Treads

990 - Ground, Steel

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Iron-Treads

990 - Ground, Steel

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Iron-Bundle

991 - Ice, Water

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Iron-Bundle

991 - Ice, Water

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Iron-Hands

992 - Fighting, Electric

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Iron-Hands

992 - Fighting, Electric

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Iron-Jugulis

993 - Dark, Flying

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Iron-Jugulis

993 - Dark, Flying

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Iron-Moth

994 - Fire, Poison

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Iron-Moth

994 - Fire, Poison

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Iron-Thorns

995 - Rock, Electric

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Iron-Thorns

995 - Rock, Electric

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Iron-Valiant

1006 - Fairy, Fighting

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Iron-Valiant

1006 - Fairy, Fighting

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Iron-Leaves

1010 - Grass, Psychic

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Iron-Leaves

1010 - Grass, Psychic

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Iron-Boulder

1022 - Rock, Psychic

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Iron-Crown

1023 - Steel, Psychic