Stalwart Pokemon: Everything You Need to Know

Stalwart is a new ability in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Stalwart is a new ability in Pokemon Sword and Shield. / Photo by Game Freak/Nintendo

Stalwart is one of the many abilities that are new to the Pokemon Sword and Shield games. Numerous Pokemon in the Galar region have their own signature abilities that give them a advantage in battle.

One of the new Pokemon in the Galar region is Duraludon, a uniquely typed Dragon/Steel Pokemon which has been popular in this new generation. Duraludon usual abilities are Light Metal and Heavy Metal which are common among Steel type Pokemon.

Although, Duraludon has a Hidden Ability called Stalwart which is unique to the Pokemon. Here everything you need to know about the Stalwart ability.

Stalwart Pokemon: Everything You Need to Know

Stalwart is Duraludon's Hidden Ability that ignores the effects of opposing Pokémon's Abilities and moves that draw in moves. Move such as Taunt, and Follow Me won't work on this Pokemon with Stalwart. Abilities like Rough Skin and Static won't affect Duraludon, because it ignores the effects.

Duraludon was already a sought after Pokemon for those wanting new Dragons in Sword and Shield, but Stalwart makes the Pokemon a must-have.

Pokemon Sword and Shield is available exclusively on Nintendo Switch.