Ancient Power
Rock
Effect Summary
Deals damage and has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats
by one stage.
by one stage.Detailed Effect
Ancient Power (formatted as AncientPower in Gen 2-5) deals damage and has a 10% chance of raising all stat modifiers at once (Attack
, Defense
, Special Attack
, Special Defense
and Speed
) by one stage.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages.
The following Pokémon evolve after learning Ancient Power
at once (Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed) by one stage.Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages.
The following Pokémon evolve after learning Ancient Power
- Tangela
evolves into Tangrowth
after learning this move at level 38 (
XYonwards, 33 / 36 / 40 in earlier generations). - Yanma
evolves into Yanmega
after learning this move at level 33.
- Piloswine
evolves into Mamoswine
after learning this move through the Move Reminder or by breeding.
- In Gen 2-3 Ancient Power is categorized as Physical
- In Gen 3 Ancient Power makes contact.
Description
C
GS
E
RS
An attack that may raise all stats.
FRLG
An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user’s stats.
DP
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Good Stat Increase
Raises the user's or an ally's stats.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Tough |
|---|---|
Color | Yellow |
Flavor | Sour |
Contest Effect
Effect | User gains one star. |
|---|---|
Description | Ups the user's condition. Helps prevent nervousness. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |