Inner Focus

Prevents flinching.

35 Pokémon11 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

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

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This Pokémon cannot flinch.

Pokémon that can have Inner Focus only as their Hidden Ability.

Other abilities introduced alongside Inner Focus.

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.
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.
Run Away	30	Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.

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“Inner Focus”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/inner-focus.

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