Ancient Power

Type
Gen.
2
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
5
Priority
0
Category
Specialcategory img

Effect Summary

Deals damage and has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats stat img 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 stat img at once ( Attack stat img , Defense stat img , Special Attack stat img , Special Defense stat img and Speed stat img ) by one stage.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages.
The following Pokémon evolve after learning Ancient Power
  • In Gen 2-3 Ancient Power is categorized as Physical category img
  • In Gen 3 Ancient Power makes contact.

Description

GS
C
RS
E
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
COL
B2W2
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
XY
ORAS
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent target.
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.
means that the Pokémon can be selected.
means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
DamageDeals damage.
Good Stat IncreaseRaises the user's or an ally's stats.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
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Ancient Power
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げんしのちから (Genshi no Chikara)
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Antik-Kraft
france flag
Pouvoir Antique
italy flag
Forzantica
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Poder Pasado
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원시의힘 (Wonsi-ui Him)
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原始之力 (Yuánshǐ-zhī Lì / Yùhnchí-jī Lihk)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Tutor

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionTough
ColorYellow
FlavorSour

Contest Effect

EffectUser gains one star.
DescriptionUps the user's condition. Helps prevent nervousness.
Jam-
Appeal❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.
Appeal❤️❤️