Simple (ability)

Broken Ability

This ability is identified as a broken one; it is either not programmed in altogether or it is missing at least some of its constitutive subfunctions. Read its description for more information. You can alternatively track all Broken Moves and Abilities here.

Simple is one of the many abilities that are inheritable by Pokémon.

Function

Simple doubles the number of stages a stat is changed by. This counts for raising and lowering stats.

Inheritees Pokémon

Primary

# No.		Pokémon	Type 1	Type 2	Ability 1	Ability 2	Hidden Ability
399		Bidoof	Normal		Simple	Unaware	Moody
400		Bibarel	Normal	Water	Simple	Unaware	Moody

Secondary

# No.		Pokémon	Type 1	Type 2	Ability 1	Ability 2	Hidden Ability
322		Numel	Fire	Ground	Oblivious	Simple	Own Tempo

Hidden ability

# No.		Pokémon	Type 1	Type 2	Ability 1	Ability 2	Hidden Ability
527		Woobat	Psychic	Flying	Unaware	Klutz	Simple
528		Swoobat	Psychic	Flying	Unaware	Klutz	Simple