Defeatist

Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.

2 PokémonIntroduced in Gen 5

Added in Gen 5.

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In-depth effect

This Pokémon's Attack and Special Attack are halved when it has half its HP or less.

Other abilities introduced alongside Defeatist.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Sheer Force	30	Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Infiltrator	25	Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
Telepathy	25	Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Unnerve	25	Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Regenerator	23	Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Weak Armor	23	Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Overcoat	22	Protects against damage from weather.
Sap Sipper	19	Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

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