Reckless

Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

13 Pokémon9 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 4

Added in Gen 4.

Found on Pokémon

Hitmonlee

Rhyhorn

Rhydon

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This Pokémon's recoil moves and crash moves have 1.2× their base power. Struggle is unaffected. The "crash moves" are the moves that damage the user upon missing: Jump Kick and High Jump Kick.

Pokémon with Reckless (4)

As a Hidden Ability9

Pokémon that can have Reckless only as their Hidden Ability.

StaraptorHidden #0464

RhyperiorHidden #0500

EmboarHidden #0619

MienfooHidden #0620

MienshaoHidden

More abilities from Gen 4

Other abilities introduced alongside Reckless.

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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“Reckless”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/reckless.

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