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Core Enforcer

Not in Pokémon ChampionsGen VIINot in Scarlet & Violet
Game

Sword & Shield

DragonSpecial

Nullifies the foe(s) Ability if the foe(s) move first.

Power
100
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Hits
Both foes (spread move)
Properties

Changes over time

How Core Enforcer changed from game to game, newest first.

  1. Gen VIII

Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

See it in the games

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How it works in Gen VIII

If the user moves after the target, the target's Ability is rendered ineffective as long as it remains active. If the target uses Baton Pass, the replacement will remain under this effect. If the target's Ability is As One, Battle Bond, Comatose, Disguise, Gulp Missile, Ice Face, Multitype, Power Construct, RKS System, Schooling, Shields Down, Stance Change, or Zen Mode, this effect does not happen, and receiving the effect through Baton Pass ends the effect immediately.

“If the Pokémon the user has inflicted damage on have already used their moves, this move eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.”

In-game text, Sword & Shield

What interacts

Abilities and items that boost Core Enforcer, block it, punish its user or change how it works.

Changes how it works

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Who learns Core Enforcer

It isn’t in Pokémon Champions.