Pokémon Database

Unburden (ability)

Effect

When this Pokémon uses or loses its held item, its Speed is doubled. If it gains another item or leaves battle, this bonus is lost.

This includes when the Pokémon drops its item because of knock off. This bonus does not count as a stat modifier. There is no notification when this ability takes effect.

Game Descriptions
  • Diamond / Pearl
  • Platinum
  • Heartgold / Soulsilver
Raises Speed if a held item is used.
  • Black / White
  • Black 2 / White 2
Raises Speed if a held item is used.
  • X / Y
  • O. Ruby / A. Sapphire
Boosts the Speed stat if its held item is used or lost.
  • Sun / Moon
  • U. Sun / U. Moon
Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon’s held item is used or lost.
Other Languages
EnglishUnburden
Japaneseかるわざ
GermanEntlastung
FrenchDélestage
ItalianAgiltecnica
SpanishLiviano
Korean곡예
Chinese (Simplified)轻装
Chinese (Traditional)輕裝
Pokémon with Unburden