きょううん (Super Luck)

Super Luck enhances a Pokemon's offensive capabilities by increasing the critical hit rate of all its moves by one stage. In the critical hit rate system, most moves start at stage 0 (1/24 chance to crit in modern generations), but Super Luck elevates them to stage 1 (1/8 chance). This means Pokemon with Super Luck will land critical hits roughly three times more often than usual, making their attacks significantly more unpredictable and potentially devastating.

The ability works universally across all damaging moves, creating consistent pressure throughout battle. Critical hits ignore stat changes that would reduce damage output, making Super Luck particularly valuable for breaking through defensive setups or overcoming stat drops from moves like Intimidate. When combined with high critical hit ratio moves like Slash or Stone Edge, or items like Scope Lens, the critical hit rates can reach even higher stages, though the ability alone provides substantial benefit.

Competitively, Super Luck has found its most notable application on Pokemon like Togekiss and Absol, where the increased critical hit chance adds an element of variance that can swing battles unexpectedly. While not always reliable enough to build strategies around, the passive nature of the ability means it consistently provides value without requiring setup or specific conditions, making it a solid choice for Pokemon that appreciate the extra offensive presence and unpredictability in crucial moments.