List of changes in Pokémon Zenith and Nadir

Pokémon Changes

 * Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu can now have Power Surge as a secondary Ability.
 * Elekid, Electabuzz, and Electivire can now have Lightning Rod as a secondary Ability.
 * Magby, Magmar, and Magmortar can now have Heat Sink as a secondary Ability. Magmortar's primary Ability is now Coal Burner.
 * Vaporeon can now have Flash Flood as a secondary Ability.
 * Jolteon can now have Power Surge as a secondary Ability.
 * Flareon's primary Ability is now Heat Absorb. It retains Flash Fire as a secondary ability.
 * Ledyba and Ledian now have as a secondary type and have their base Attack and Special Attack switched, with Ledian gaining an additional 10 points in Attack. Ledian can also now use Ledianite to Mega Evolve into Mega Ledian, which has the Iron Fist Ability.
 * Mantine can now use Mantinite to Mega Evolve into Mega Mantine, which has the Storm Drain Ability.
 * Skarmory can now be bred with Metal Incense to produce Skarmick eggs, and evolves from Skarmick at level 30. It can also now use Skarmorite to Mega Evolve into Mega Skarmory, which has the Honing Steel Ability.
 * Torkoal can now have Coal Burner as a secondary Ability.
 * Larvesta and Volcarona can now have Solar Power as a secondary Ability.
 * Volcanion can now have Steam Power as a Hidden Ability.

Move Changes

 * For a full list of new moves introduced in Pokémon Zenith and Nadir, see New moves.


 * Meteor Mash and Solar Beam are treated as dual Cosmic-type moves in addition to their primary types.
 * Morning Sun, Moonlight, and Moonblast are now Cosmic-type moves.

Ability Changes

 * For a full list of new Abilities introduced in Pokémon Zenith and Nadir, see New Abilities.


 * Iron Fist now increases the base power of punching moves by 33% instead of 20%.