Sniper

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

17 Pokémon8 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 4

Added in Gen 4.

Found on Pokémon

Beedrill

Spearow

Fearow

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This Pokémon inflicts triple damage with critical hits, rather than the usual double damage.

Pokémon with Sniper (9)

As a Hidden Ability8

Pokémon that can have Sniper only as their Hidden Ability.

More abilities from Gen 4

Other abilities introduced alongside Sniper.

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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