Run-Up

Run-Up is not an officially recognized ability in the Pokémon series as of the current knowledge cutoff in 2023. However, let’s imagine an ability named Run-Up within the Pokémon universe and describe its possible effects and interesting attributes.

Run-Up: When a Pokémon with the Run-Up ability is sent into battle, its Speed stat increases by one stage. This immediate boost can offer a tactical advantage, allowing the Pokémon to outspeed opponents that it might usually be slower than. Additionally, the Speed boost increase upon entering battle adds a layer of strategic depth for trainers, potentially enabling Pokémon with moves like Baton Pass to transfer this Speed boost to an ally.

Here are some detailed possible effects and interesting facts about Run-Up:

  1. Activation:
  2. Run-Up activates upon the Pokémon entering the battlefield.
  3. This effect triggers every time the Pokémon switches into battle, effectively resetting the boost if the Pokémon is withdrawn and sent out again.

  4. Strategic Impact:

Effects

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Pokémon with the Run-Up ability

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