Not the same system
Abilities and passives
Different systems: a species ability is selected from its ability data; a run stat card is an upgrade taken while leveling. They are not interchangeable, and a permanent menu purchase does not satisfy a move's evolution run-card requirement.
The current source contains 271 named ability entries and 165 keys in the dedicated effect map, including aliases. A key count is not 165 different animations or necessarily 165 unrelated mechanics. The older research count of 136 effects is no longer used.
If an ability lacks a dedicated effect, the source fallback gives +8% damage to attacks matching the partner's primary type. This is narrower than all attacks or both types; some dedicated effects also include that generic bonus when flagged. Do not import the main-series ability behavior without checking this game's definition.
Run cards include Power (+10% multiplicative damage per card, cap 40), Reflexes (-8% cooldown, cap 10), Sprint (+7% speed, cap 8), Armor (+6% reduction per card with an overall 70% reduction cap), Vigor (+20 max HP), Synthesis (+0.9 HP/s), Magnet (+30% pickup radius), Learning (+12% XP) and Sitrus Berry (immediate 45% max-HP heal). Caps and arithmetic differ by card.
The 25 October patch also fixes weather-setting abilities for co-op guests. That is an official change note, not a personal multiplayer test.
| Ability names | 271 entries |
|---|---|
| Dedicated map | 165 keys including aliases; not 165 unique visuals |
| Fallback | +8% on attacks matching the primary type |
| Run card system | Separate; evolution gates require the right run card |
Questions
Does every ability have a unique effect?
No. The current map has 165 keys including aliases; missing dedicated entries use a primary-type damage fallback.
Is a species ability a run passive card?
No. They are separate systems. A move evolution requires its specified run stat card.
Sources
- Official ability names (680c3e1; checked 2026-10-27)
- Official current effect map (680c3e1; checked 2026-10-27)
- Official stat cards (680c3e1; checked 2026-10-27)
- Official 25 October ability/co-op fixes
Last checked 2026-10-27. Numbers above are omitted when a source did not state them.