Magic Bounce

Effect

When this Pokémon is targeted by a move flagged as being reflectable, the move is redirected to its user. All reflectable moves are non-damaging, and most non-damaging moves that target other Pokémon are reflectable. A move reflected by this ability or Magic Coat cannot be reflected back.

GenerationGen V

Pokemon9

Hidden Ability Holders6

Game Descriptions

Gen VReflects status- changing moves.

Gen VIReflects status moves.

Gen VIIReflects status moves, instead of getting hit by them.

Gen VIIIReflects status moves instead of getting hit by them.

Gen IXThe Pokémon reflects status moves instead of getting hit by them.

Magic Bounce in Battle

Introduced in Generation V, Magic Bounce automatically reflects most non-damaging status moves back at their user without the Magic Bounce Pokemon being affected. This includes entry hazards (Stealth Rock, Spikes, Toxic Spikes), status inflicting moves (Thunder Wave, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic), stat-lowering moves (Intimidate's effect, Charm), and disruptive moves like Taunt, Encore, and Trick.

The reflected move targets the original user with their own stats and accuracy. A move reflected by Magic Bounce cannot be reflected again by another Magic Bounce Pokemon, preventing infinite loops. Critically, Magic Bounce activates automatically before the move takes effect, unlike Magic Coat which must be selected preemptively on the correct turn.

Found on 6 Pokemon including Espeon, Mega Sableye, Mega Diancie, Mega Absol, Hatterene, and Natu/Xatu, Magic Bounce users serve as premier anti-hazard leads in competitive play, punishing opponents who attempt to set up entry hazards or status conditions on the opening turn.

Pokemon With Magic Bounce (9)

# ▲	Name	Type	Other Abilities	Hidden?	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#177	Natu	psychic flying	SynchronizeEarly Bird	HA	40	50	45	70	45	70	320
#178	Xatu	psychic flying	SynchronizeEarly Bird	HA	65	75	70	95	70	95	470
#196	Espeon	psychic	Synchronize	HA	65	65	60	130	95	110	525
#856	Hatenna	psychic	HealerAnticipation	HA	42	30	45	56	53	39	265
#857	Hattrem	psychic	HealerAnticipation	HA	57	40	65	86	73	49	370
#858	Hatterene	psychic fairy	HealerAnticipation	HA	57	90	95	136	103	29	510
#10057	Absol Mega	dark	–	Regular	65	150	60	115	60	115	565
#10066	Sableye Mega	dark ghost	–	Regular	50	85	125	85	115	20	480
#10075	Diancie Mega	rock fairy	–	Regular	50	160	110	160	110	110	700

Related Abilities (Gen V)

Ability	Pokemon	Description
Pickpocket	16	Steals attacking Pokémon's held items on contact.
Sheer Force	37	Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Contrary	11	Inverts stat changes.
Unnerve	28	Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Defiant	16	Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Defeatist	2	Halves Attack and Special Attack at 50% max HP or less.
Cursed Body	15	Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
Healer	12	Has a 30% chance of curing each adjacent ally of any major status ailment after each turn.

Magic Bounce

Magic Bounce in Battle

Pokemon With Magic Bounce (9)

Related Abilities (Gen V)

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