Klutz (Ability)

Klutz (Japanese: ぶきよう Clumsy) is an Ability introduced in Generation IV. Prior to Generation V, it was the signature Ability of and.

Generation IV
Klutz prevents the effects of the held item of the Pokémon with this Ability from applying.

Klutz does not negate item effects that affect prize money, experience, effort values, or friendship, such as those of the Amulet Coin, Lucky Egg, Power Weight, or Soothe Bell.

The Speed drop from the Iron Ball, Macho Brace, and Power items (such as the Power Bracer) is not negated by Klutz. However, the grounding effect of the Iron Ball is negated.

Klutz prevents the Pokémon with this Ability from using ; however, it does not prevent the Pokémon from using. If a Pokémon with Klutz uses or, it will consume the target's held Berry without gaining its effects. If a Pokémon with Klutz uses, it will be a move.

Generation V onward
Klutz now prevents the Pokémon with this Ability from using. If a Pokémon with Klutz uses or, it will now receive the effects of a consumed held Berry. If a Pokémon with Klutz uses or, it will be a  move.

All effects of the Iron Ball are now negated by Klutz. However, Klutz still does not negate the Speed drop from the Macho Brace and Power items. Klutz cannot negate form-changing effects of items.

If a Pokémon is already locked into a move due to a held Choice item (Choice Scarf, Choice Specs, Choice Band), if the held Choice item is removed while its effect is negated, the Pokémon will be affected by the Choice item lock glitch.

Klutz does not prevent Pokémon with this Ability from Mega Evolving with a Mega Stone, undergoing Primal Reversion with the Red Orb or Blue Orb, or using a Z-Move with a Z-Crystal.

Outside of battle
Klutz has no effect outside of battle. Items such as the Everstone, Cleanse Tag, Scarves, and Soothe Bell are not affected.

Klutz prevents the effects of the held item from applying.

In, it also prevents the Pokémon from using or throwing items. This effect does not apply if the Pokémon is the team leader. Additionally, Klutz prevents the Pokémon from being afflicted by the puppet status condition.

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In other languages
Tollpatsch Zoquete Maladresse Impaccio ぶきよう 笨拙（特性）