Stakeout (Japanese: はりこみ, Hepburn: Harikomi) is an Ability introduced in Generation VII. This ability was exclusive to Yungoos and Gumshoos before Generation VIII.
Effect[]
| Generations | Description |
|---|---|
| Generation VII | Doubles the damage dealt to the target's replacement if the target switches out. |
| Generation VIII | Doubles the damage dealt to a target that has just switched into battle. |
| Generation IX |
Pokémon[]
| Pokémon | Type | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Yungoos |  Normal | Stakeout | Strong Jaw | Adaptability |
 | Gumshoos | Normal | Stakeout | Strong Jaw | Adaptability |
 | Nickit |  Dark | Run Away | Unburden | Stakeout |
 | Thievul | Dark | Run Away | Unburden | Stakeout |
 | Tarountula |  Bug | Insomnia | — | Stakeout |
 | Spidops | Bug | Insomnia | — | Stakeout |
 | Maschiff | Dark | Intimidate | Run Away | Stakeout |
 | Mabosstiff | Dark | Intimidate | Guard Dog | Stakeout |