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- ↓ 0.04
- ꩜ 0.13
- ↑ 1.36
Ability ⇢ Defensive Scales
Prevent all effects of your opponent’s attacks, except damage, done to this Pokémon.
{W} → Rain Splash : 10
illus. Kouki Saitou
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It’s still weak, so it lurks on the floor of bodies of water, eating whatever food sinks down and living a quiet life.
Warnock 2022
In the TCG, “Scales” and “Dust” are often used interchangeably–perhaps they’re alternate translations of the same Japanese word? I wouldn’t be surprised, seeing as this Ability is the same as the “Protective Dust” Poke-Body.
Twylis
As far as I can tell, that interchangeability only occurs with butterfly and moth pokemon. Which is because butterflies and moths have very fine scales on their wings, which has the texture of dust when they break off. This is why many other Lepidopteran-based creatures in popular culture, most notably Mothra, also often have attacks or abilities that scatter dust.
This has more information, if you’re interested:
https://www.mccrone.com/mm/butterfly-moth-scales/
Warnock 2022
Thank you, that’s very helpful :)
BKP Zebstrika
DX Rayquaza
VIV Wash Energy
Arceus Prism Star
I’m also going to drop some cross-references here to other instances of this ability: