Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

20 Pokémon1 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

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

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Kakuna

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After each turn, this Pokémon has a 33% of being cured of any major status ailment.

Pokémon with Shed Skin (19)

As a Hidden Ability1

Pokémon that can have Shed Skin only as their Hidden Ability.

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RellorHidden

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Shed Skin.

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.
Inner Focus	35	Prevents flinching.
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.

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