Moody (ability)

Moody

In-game description

Raises one stat and lowers another.
On Bulbapedia

Moody is an ability introduced in Generation V. So far, 3 Pokémon have this ability.

Effect[]

In battle[]

At the end of each turn, Moody raises one of the stats of the Pokémon with this Ability by two stages (at random), then decreases another stat by one stage (at random). It can select accuracy and evasion. Moody will not attempt to lower a stat that is already at -6 or attempt to increase a stat that is already at +6. Moody will not select the same stat to lower as it raised.

Prior to v1.2.5 a glitch would occur when a Pokemon with Moody used Substitute causing the message "But it failed!" to trigger 7 times at the end of each turn and then increase a stat by two stages, but will not decrease another stat by any amount.

Outside of battle[]

Moody has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Moody[]

Hidden Ability[]

Dex #		Type
#009	Birbie	Normal	Flying
#010	Aveden	Normal	Flying
#011	Splendifowl	Normal	Flying