Learn about the Intimidate ability in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Lowers opponent's attack power and reduces wild Pokémon encounters when leading.
Pokémon with Intimidate: Ekans, Arbok, Growlithe, Arcanine, Tauros, Gyarados, Snubbull, Granbull, Stantler, Hitmontop, Mightyena, Masquerain, Mawile, Salamence, Stavro, Staraptor, Shinx, Luxio, and Luxray.
Effect: Opponents' attack power is lowered one level.
Out of Battle Effect: When a Pokémon with the Intimidate ability is your leading Pokémon, any lower-level wild Pokémon encounters will be cut in half.
Tips
- Leading with an Intimidate Pokémon is useful for controlling wild encounters, especially when you are trying to find specific lower-level Pokémon.
- The attack-lowering effect is helpful in battles against tough opponents to reduce the damage you take.
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