So. Remember Taunt?
http://www.smogon.com/bw/abilities/oblivious
The above pokemon do not. They're completely unaware, because now Oblivious defends from Taunt as well as Attract.
What does this mean? Well, unfortunately, not too many fantastic Pokemon get this ability. But this means that Lickilicky, bulky and loving the nerf to Fighting, cannot be stopped from clerical duty (and unlike Magic Bouncers the dude can take a hit). Slowbro/King can trade Regenerator for the ability to recover, set up Trick Room, boost with Calm Mind, Trick an item or spread status without being stopped. Mamoswine can pretend it's worth trading in Thick Fat for guaranteed Stealth Rock (and also AMNESIA!!!!). Jynx? Lovely Kiss, in this Spore-nerfed world? Unblockable by Taunt.
True, most Oblivious pokemon aren't very good. But this can carve a new niche in the ever-growing defensive additions to this gen.
http://www.smogon.com/bw/abilities/oblivious
The above pokemon do not. They're completely unaware, because now Oblivious defends from Taunt as well as Attract.
What does this mean? Well, unfortunately, not too many fantastic Pokemon get this ability. But this means that Lickilicky, bulky and loving the nerf to Fighting, cannot be stopped from clerical duty (and unlike Magic Bouncers the dude can take a hit). Slowbro/King can trade Regenerator for the ability to recover, set up Trick Room, boost with Calm Mind, Trick an item or spread status without being stopped. Mamoswine can pretend it's worth trading in Thick Fat for guaranteed Stealth Rock (and also AMNESIA!!!!). Jynx? Lovely Kiss, in this Spore-nerfed world? Unblockable by Taunt.
True, most Oblivious pokemon aren't very good. But this can carve a new niche in the ever-growing defensive additions to this gen.