Shoulder Effects

Shoulder Effects are passive abilities granted by Pokémon when they are placed on your shoulders

Only some shoulder-mountable Pokémon grant Shoulder Effects.

IconEffectPokémon
AbsorptionBulbasaur, Fuecoco, Munchlax, Snivy
Fire ResistanceCharmander, Chimchar, Cyndaquil, Magby
GlowingGlimmet
HastePlusle+Minun
InvisibilitySobble
LevitationDrifloon
Jump BoostBuneary, Froakie, Scorbunny
Mob DetectionLitten, Sprigatito, Totodile
Night VisionRowlet, Zubat
ResistanceBaby K., Shieldon, Squirtle, Turtwig
Seed ShotChikorita, Browt, Treecko
Slow FallingPidgey, Emolga, Quaxly, Torchic
SpeedFennekin, Shinx, Yamper
Storm CallPikachu
StrengthMachop, Pombon, Tepig
ThornsCacnea, Chespin
Toxic SkinGecqua
Water BreathingMudkip, Oshawott, Piplup, Popplio

Ascended Effects

Ascended Effects are the most powerful shoulder effects in the game.
They are typically granted by Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.

PokémonEffects
CelebiComing soon...
HoopaComing soon...
JirachiLuck
KubfuStrength ll
PhioneWater Breathing and Conduit Power
ManaphyWater Breathing, Conduit Power and Dolphin's Grace
MarshadowWither Effect (on-hit)
MeloettaComing soon...
MewLevitation (on-hit)
PecharuntPoison (on-hit)
ShayminRegeneration
TerapagosResistance ll
VictiniFire Aspect (on-hit)

Notes

  • 1You need to sneak
  • 2
  • 3Highlights nearby hostile mobs, making them easier to spot.
  • 4Fires bursts of seeds at nearby enemies, dealing light damage.
  • 5Occasionally summons lightning on nearby enemies
  • 6(applies when receiving physical damage)