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Huge Power ちからもち Muscleman Flavor text
Huge Power (Japanese: ちからもち Muscleman) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation VI and in Generation IX, it is the signature Ability of Marill's evolutionary line. Effect In battle Huge Power doubles the Attack stat of the Pokémon with this Ability. Because it is an Attack modifier and not a stat stage change, it will double the user's effective Attack stat when using Foul Play or Body Press. Read More...
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