Learn how the Synchronize ability in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl affects opponents with status conditions like poison, paralysis, and burn.
Pokémon with Synchronize: Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Mew, Natu, Xatu, Espeon, Umbreon, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir.
Ability Effect: If a Pokémon with the Synchronize ability is attacked with a Poison, Paralyze, or Burn status-inflicting move, the opponent receives the same status condition. This does not apply if the opponent has a resistance to that specific type of condition.
Out of Battle Effect: When a Pokémon with the Synchronize ability is the lead Pokémon in your party, there is a 50% chance (1 in 2) that wild Pokémon encountered will have this ability.
- Lead with a Synchronize Pokémon to increase your chances of encountering wild Pokémon with this ability.
- Consider the type resistances of your opponent when battling to maximize the effectiveness of Synchronize.
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