Grim Neigh (Ability)

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Grim Neighくろのいななき
Black Neigh
Flavor text
Generation VIII
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it utters a terrifying neigh, which boosts its Sp. Atk stat.
Generation IX
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it utters a terrifying neigh, which boosts its Sp. Atk stat.

Grim Neigh (Japanese:くろのいななきBlack Neigh) is anAbility introduced duringGeneration VIII, inThe Crown Tundra. It is thesignature Ability ofSpectrier.

Effect

In battle

When a Pokémon with Grim Neigh directly causes another Pokémon (including allies) to faint by using a damaging move, its Special Attack is increased by one stage. If its Special Attack is already at +6 stages, Grim Neigh will not activate.

Outside of battle

Grim Neigh has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Grim Neigh

#PokémonTypesFirst AbilitySecond AbilityHidden Ability
0897SpectrierSpectrier
GhostGhostGrim NeighNoneNone
Please note that Abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese漆黑嘶鳴Chāthāk Sāimìhng
Mandarin漆黑嘶鳴 / 漆黑嘶鸣Qīhēi Sīmíng
FrenchSombre Ruade
GermanDunkles Wiehern
ItalianNitrito Nero
Korean흑의울음Heug-ui Ureum
SpanishRelincho Negro
Variations of the AbilityMoxie
MoxieBeast BoostChilling NeighGrim NeighAs One
Components ofAs One
UnnerveChilling NeighGrim Neigh


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