Frisk

Effect

When this Pokémon enters battle, it reveals an opposing Pokémon's held item to all participating trainers. In a double battle, if one opponent has an item, this Pokémon will Frisk that Pokémon; if both have an item, it will Frisk one at random.

GenerationGen IV

Pokemon36

Hidden Ability Holders10

Game Descriptions

Gen IVThe Pokémon can check the foe’s held item.

Gen VThe Pokémon can check a foe’s held item.

Gen VIThe Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon’s held item.

Gen VIIWhen it enters a battle, the Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon’s held item.

Gen VIIIWhen it enters a battle, the Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon’s held item.

Gen IXWhen it enters a battle, the Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon's held item.

Frisk in Battle

Frisk reveals the held item of an opposing Pokemon when the user enters battle. The item is announced to all trainers. Starting in Generation VI, Frisk reveals the items of all opposing Pokemon rather than just one, providing complete held-item information immediately upon entry.

Knowing the opponent's item can be strategically significant. It reveals whether an opponent is running a Choice item (locked into one move), a Life Orb (extra damage but HP loss), a Berry (potential recovery), or a defensive item like Leftovers. This information allows for better prediction and decision-making throughout the battle.

Frisk is a widely distributed ability found on 28 Pokemon including Banette, Noivern, Furret, Gothitelle, Trevenant, and Exeggutor. It is most competitively useful on Pokemon that can act on the item information, such as those with Knock Off, Trick, or Switcheroo to remove or swap the revealed item.

Pokemon With Frisk (36)

# ▲	Name	Type	Other Abilities	Hidden?	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#040	Wigglytuff	normal fairy	Cute CharmCompetitive	HA	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
#103	Alolan Exeggutor	grass dragon	Harvest (HA)	Regular	95	105	85	125	75	45	530
#157	Hisuian Typhlosion	fire ghost	Blaze	HA	73	84	78	119	85	95	534
#161	Sentret	normal	Run AwayKeen Eye	HA	35	46	34	35	45	20	215
#162	Furret	normal	Run AwayKeen Eye	HA	85	76	64	45	55	90	415
#193	Yanma	bug flying	Speed BoostCompound Eyes	HA	65	65	45	75	45	95	390
#234	Stantler	normal	IntimidateSap Sipper (HA)	Regular	73	95	62	85	65	85	465
#353	Shuppet	ghost	InsomniaCursed Body (HA)	Regular	44	75	35	63	33	45	295
#354	Banette	ghost	InsomniaCursed Body (HA)	Regular	64	115	65	83	63	65	455
#355	Duskull	ghost	Levitate	HA	20	40	90	30	90	25	295
#356	Dusclops	ghost	Pressure	HA	40	70	130	60	130	25	455
#469	Yanmega	bug flying	Speed BoostTinted Lens	HA	86	76	86	116	56	95	515
#477	Dusknoir	ghost	Pressure	HA	45	100	135	65	135	45	525
#574	Gothita	psychic	CompetitiveShadow Tag (HA)	Regular	45	30	50	55	65	45	290
#575	Gothorita	psychic	CompetitiveShadow Tag (HA)	Regular	60	45	70	75	85	55	390
#576	Gothitelle	psychic	CompetitiveShadow Tag (HA)	Regular	70	55	95	95	110	65	490
#708	Phantump	ghost grass	Natural CureHarvest (HA)	Regular	43	70	48	50	60	38	309
#709	Trevenant	ghost grass	Natural CureHarvest (HA)	Regular	85	110	76	65	82	56	474
#710	Pumpkaboo	ghost grass	PickupInsomnia (HA)	Regular	49	66	70	44	55	51	335
#710	Pumpkaboo (Small)	ghost grass	PickupInsomnia (HA)	Regular	44	66	70	44	55	56	335
#710	Pumpkaboo (Large)	ghost grass	PickupInsomnia (HA)	Regular	54	66	70	44	55	46	335
#710	Pumpkaboo (Super)	ghost grass	PickupInsomnia (HA)	Regular	59	66	70	44	55	41	335
#711	Gourgeist	ghost grass	PickupInsomnia (HA)	Regular	65	90	122	58	75	84	494
#711	Gourgeist (Small)	ghost grass	PickupInsomnia (HA)	Regular	55	85	122	58	75	99	494
#711	Gourgeist (Large)	ghost grass	PickupInsomnia (HA)	Regular	75	95	122	58	75	69	494
#711	Gourgeist (Super)	ghost grass	PickupInsomnia (HA)	Regular	85	100	122	58	75	54	494
#714	Noibat	flying dragon	InfiltratorTelepathy (HA)	Regular	40	30	35	45	40	55	245
#715	Noivern	flying dragon	InfiltratorTelepathy (HA)	Regular	85	70	80	97	80	123	535
#826	Orbeetle	bug psychic	SwarmTelepathy (HA)	Regular	60	45	110	80	120	90	505
#859	Impidimp	dark fairy	PranksterPickpocket (HA)	Regular	45	45	30	55	40	50	265
#860	Morgrem	dark fairy	PranksterPickpocket (HA)	Regular	65	60	45	75	55	70	370
#861	Grimmsnarl	dark fairy	PranksterPickpocket (HA)	Regular	95	120	65	95	75	60	510
#899	Wyrdeer	normal psychic	IntimidateSap Sipper (HA)	Regular	103	105	72	105	75	65	525
#955	Flittle	psychic	AnticipationSpeed Boost (HA)	Regular	30	35	30	55	30	75	255
#956	Espathra	psychic	OpportunistSpeed Boost (HA)	Regular	95	60	60	101	60	105	481
#1015	Munkidori	poison psychic	Toxic Chain	HA	88	75	66	130	90	106	555

Related Abilities (Gen IV)

Ability	Pokemon	Description
Tangled Feet	9	Doubles evasion when confused.
Motor Drive	4	Absorbs Electric moves, raising Speed one stage.
Rivalry	18	Increases damage inflicted to 1.25× against Pokémon of the same gender, but decreases damage to 0.75× against the opposite gender.
Steadfast	16	Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Snow Cloak	15	Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Gluttony	39	Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Anger Point	12	Raises Attack to the maximum of six stages upon receiving a critical hit.
Unburden	17	Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Frisk

Frisk in Battle

Pokemon With Frisk (36)

Related Abilities (Gen IV)

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