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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

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Learn how the Rivalry ability works in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Get an attack bonus when facing the same gender Pokemon.

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Learn how the Rivalry ability works in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Get an attack bonus when facing the same gender Pokemon.

The Rivalry ability affects the following Pokémon: Nidoran F, Nidorina, Nidoqueen, Nidoran M, Nidorino, Nidoking, Shinx, Luxio, and Luxray.

When a Pokémon with the Rivalry ability is facing another Pokémon that is the same gender, the Pokémon with the Rivalry ability will receive an attack bonus.

Tips
  • Consider the gender of your opponent when sending out a Pokémon with Rivalry.
  • This ability is most effective when you know the gender of the opposing Pokémon.

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