Rivalry

Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.

18 Pokémon4 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 4

Added in Gen 4.

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Nidoran♀

Nidorina

Nidoqueen

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This Pokémon inflicts 1.25× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the same gender and 0.75× as much regular damage against Pokémon of the opposite gender. If either Pokémon is genderless, damage is unaffected.

Pokémon with Rivalry (14)

As a Hidden Ability4

Pokémon that can have Rivalry only as their Hidden Ability.

#0267

BeautiflyHidden #0519

PidoveHidden #0520

TranquillHidden #0521

UnfezantHidden

More abilities from Gen 4

Other abilities introduced alongside Rivalry.

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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