Steadfast

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

13 Pokémon7 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 4

Added in Gen 4.

Found on Pokémon

Machop

Machoke

Machamp

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In-depth effect

Whenever this Pokémon flinches, its Speed rises one stage.

Pokémon with Steadfast (6)

As a Hidden Ability7

Pokémon that can have Steadfast only as their Hidden Ability.

HitmontopHidden #0744

RockruffHidden #0745

LycanrocHidden

More abilities from Gen 4

Other abilities introduced alongside Steadfast.

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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“Steadfast”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/steadfast.

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