Filter

Decreases damage taken from super-effective moves by 1/4.

3 Pokémon1 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 4

Added in Gen 4.

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This Pokémon takes 0.75× as much damage from moves that are super effective against it. This ability functions identically to Solid Rock.

Pokémon that can have Filter only as their Hidden Ability.

Other abilities introduced alongside Filter.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Frisk	28	Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Gluttony	27	Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Hydration	22	Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Leaf Guard	20	Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Mold Breaker	20	Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Technician	20	Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Ice Body	19	Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Iron Fist	18	Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

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