Prankster

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

18 Pokémon10 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 5

Added in Gen 5.

Found on Pokémon

Murkrow

Sableye

Volbeat

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This Pokémon's non-damaging moves have their priority increased by one stage.

Pokémon with Prankster (8)

As a Hidden Ability10

Pokémon that can have Prankster only as their Hidden Ability.

More abilities from Gen 5

Other abilities introduced alongside Prankster.

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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“Prankster”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/prankster.

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