Damp

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

20 Pokémon12 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

One of the original abilities, from Gen 3 (Ruby & Sapphire).

Found on Pokémon

Paras

Parasect

Psyduck

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While this Pokémon is in battle, Self-Destruct and Explosion will fail and Aftermath will not take effect.

Pokémon with Damp (8)

As a Hidden Ability12

Pokémon that can have Damp only as their Hidden Ability.

MarshtompHidden #0260

SwampertHidden #0592

FrillishHidden #0593

JellicentHidden #0938

TadbulbHidden #0939

BelliboltHidden

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Damp.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Swift Swim	44	Doubles Speed during rain.
Sturdy	42	Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Keen Eye	39	Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Chlorophyll	37	Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Inner Focus	35	Prevents flinching.
Intimidate	35	Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Levitate	32	Evades Ground moves.
Swarm	31	Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

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“Damp”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/damp.

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