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Reckless

Effect

Powers up moves that have recoil damage.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon with this ability

Check availability to find Pokémon you can add to your team. Forms are listed separately.

Regular ability (7)

Pokémon with Reckless as regular ability
PokémonTypeAbilityAvailability
FightingRegular abilityWhere to get it
NormalFlyingRegular abilityWhere to get it
NormalFlyingRegular abilityWhere to get it
FightingFlyingRegular abilityWhere to get it
WaterRegular abilityWhere to get it
NormalRegular abilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DarkNormalRegular abilityWhere to get it

Hidden ability (6)

Pokémon with Reckless as hidden ability
PokémonTypeAbilityAvailability
GroundRockHidden abilityWhere to get it
GroundRockHidden abilityWhere to get it
FireHidden abilityWhere to get it
FireFightingHidden abilityWhere to get it
FightingHidden abilityWhere to get it
FightingHidden abilityWhere to get it

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