Sturdy is one of the many abilities that are inheritable by Pokémon.
Function
Sturdy is parametrically identical to the Focus Sash item; contingent that the possessor has the maximal amount of HP points that are capacitable, it will stave off a knock-out that would have occurred, otherwise, leaving the possessor with 1 HP. This ability may be recurrently activatable should the user’s HP be fully replenished, which is the threshold of actuation.
If the possessor is contemporaneously holding a Focus Sash while the requisite conditions are in effect to trigger their functions, Sturdy will supersede it, sparing the unnecessary expenditure of that item.
When a multi-strike move hits a Pokémon with Sturdy, Sturdy’s effect can only activate for one hit while the user has full HP.
Inheritees
Predominant ability
Primary
| # No. | Pokémon | Type 1 | Type 2 | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 185 |  |
Sudowoodo | Rock | Sturdy | Rock Head | Rattled | |
| 204 |  |
Pineco | Bug | Sturdy | Overcoat | ||
| 205 |  |
Forretress | Bug | Steel | Sturdy | Overcoat | |
| 213 |  |
Shuckle | Bug | Rock | Sturdy | Gluttony | Contrary |
| 232 |  |
Donphan | Ground | Sturdy | Sand Veil | ||
| 299 |  |
Nosepass | Rock | Sturdy | Magnet Pull | Sand Force | |
| 304 |  |
Aron | Steel | Rock | Sturdy | Rock Head | Heavy Metal |
| 305 |  |
Lairon | Steel | Rock | Sturdy | Rock Head | Heavy Metal |
| 306 |  |
Aggron | Steel | Rock | Sturdy | Rock Head | Heavy Metal |
| 410 |  |
Shieldon | Rock | Steel | Sturdy | Soundproof | |
| 411 |  |
Bastiodon | Rock | Steel | Sturdy | Soundproof | |
| 438 |  |
Bonsly | Rock | Sturdy | Rock Head | Rattled | |
| 476 |  |
Probopass | Rock | Steel | Sturdy | Magnet Pull | Sand Force |
| 524 |  |
Roggenrola | Rock | Sturdy | Weak Armor | Sand Force | |
| 525 |  |
Boldore | Rock | Sturdy | Weak Armor | Sand Force | |
| 526 |  |
Gigalith | Rock | Sturdy | Sand Stream | Sand Force | |
| 539 |  |
Sawk | Fighting | Sturdy | Inner Focus | Mold Breaker | |
| 557 |  |
Dwebble | Bug | Rock | Sturdy | Shell Armor | Weak Armor |
| 558 |  |
Crustle | Bug | Rock | Sturdy | Shell Armor | Weak Armor |
| 790 |  |
Cosmoem | Psychic | Sturdy |
Secondary
| # No. | Pokémon | Type 1 | Type 2 | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 |  |
Geodude | Rock | Ground | Rock Head | Sturdy | Sand Veil |
| 74A |  |
Alolan Geodude | Rock | Electric | Magnet Pull | Sturdy | Galvanize |
| 75 |  |
Graveler | Rock | Ground | Rock Head | Sturdy | Sand Veil |
| 75A |  |
Alolan Graveler | Rock | Electric | Magnet Pull | Sturdy | Galvanize |
| 76 |  |
Golem | Rock | Ground | Rock Head | Sturdy | Sand Veil |
| 76A |  |
Alolan Golem | Rock | Electric | Magnet Pull | Sturdy | Galvanize |
| 81 |  |
Magnemite | Electric | Steel | Magnet Pull | Sturdy | Analytic |
| 82 |  |
Magneton | Electric | Steel | Magnet Pull | Sturdy | Analytic |
| 95 |  |
Onix | Rock | Ground | Rock Head | Sturdy | Weak Armor |
| 208 |  |
Steelix | Steel | Ground | Rock Head | Sturdy | Sheer Force |
| 227 |  |
Skarmory | Steel | Flying | Keen Eye | Sturdy | Weak Armor |
| 462 |  |
Magnezone | Electric | Steel | Magnet Pull | Sturdy | Analytic |
| 564 |  |
Tirtouga | Water | Rock | Solid Rock | Sturdy | Swift Swim |
| 565 |  |
Carracosta | Water | Rock | Solid Rock | Sturdy | Swift Swim |
Hidden ability
| # No. | Pokémon | Type 1 | Type 2 | Ability 1 | Ability 2 | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 369 |  |
Relicanth | Water | Rock | Swift Swim | Rock Head | Sturdy |
| 377 |  |
Regirock | Rock | Clear Body | Sturdy | ||
| 696 |  |
Tyrunt | Rock | Dragon | Strong Jaw | Sturdy | |
| 703 |  |
Carbink | Rock | Fairy | Clear Body | Sturdy | |
| 712 |  |
Bergmite | Ice | Own Tempo | Ice Body | Sturdy | |
| 713 |  |
Avalugg | Ice | Own Tempo | Ice Body | Sturdy | |
| 777 |  |
Togedemaru | Electric | Steel | Iron Barbs | Lightning Rod | Sturdy |