Download (ability)
Effect
Download raises either the bearer's Attack or Special Attack by one stage when switching into battle, base on the opponent's defenses.
It raises Attack if the opponent's Defense is lower than its Special Defense, or raises Special Attack if opponent's Special Defense is lower than or equal to its Defense.
In double and triple battles, Download compares the sum of all opponents' Defense stats and the sum of all opponents' Special Defense stats and uses the lowest total.
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
Adjusts power according to the foe’s ability. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
Adjusts power according to a foe’s defenses. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Adjusts power based on an opposing Pokémon’s stats. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
Compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The Pokémon compares an opposing Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats before raising its own Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever will be more effective. |
Other languages
| English | Download |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ダウンロード (Download) |
| German | Download |
| French | Télécharge |
| Italian | Download |
| Spanish | Descarga |
| Korean | 다운로드 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 下载 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 下載 |
