Skills (Japanese: スキル Sukiru) are special abilities Yo-kai have that can influence how a battle may go and progress.
There are several varieties of Skills:
- Forward: These abilities are active 100% of the time.
- Activation: These abilities do not become active until their criteria is achieved.
- Continuous: These abilities are active 100%. Unlike Forward Skills, these abilities are static, and are more passive in nature.
- Defensive: These abilities are either activation-based or continuous-based, but are played out in a more defensive manner.
Skills introduced in Yo-kai Watch[]
Name | Target | Condition | Effect | Yo-kai |
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Prayer (Japanese: おいのり O inori) | Allies | Continuous | Gradually recovers HP of adjacent Yo-kai. | |
Equipment Forbidden! (Japanese: そうび禁止! Sō bi kinshi!) | All | Continuous | Equipment effects on all Yo-kai are negated. | Slitheref |
Skill Forbidden! | ||||
Forgot to Guard (Japanese: まもりわすれ Mamori Wasure) | All | Continuous | No Yo-kai will guard in battle. | |
Chatty | ||||
Gassy Sphere (Japanese: おならフィールド Onara Field) | Enemies | Continuous | Decreases accuracy of enemies. | Cheeksqueek |
Intimidation (Japanese: いあつかん Iatsukan) | All | Continuous | No Yo-kai will Loaf around. | |
Soothing Rhythm (Japanese: 木魚のリズム Mokugyo no Rizumu) | Opponents | Continuous | All foes will be prone to Loafing around. | |
Death Sphere | All | Continuous | All healing Techniques will be weaker. | Nird |
Oldness Zone (Japanese: 老いゾーン Oi Zōn) | Enemies | Continuous | No Yo-kai will be able to dodge. | |
Dodge (Japanese: かたすかし Katasukashi) | Yourself | Defensive | Will not receive damage from Soultimate Moves. | |
Guard Break (Japanese: ガードくずし Gādo Kuzushi) | Enemies | Forward | Ignore foe's guard effect when attacking. | |
The Stand (Japanese: どひょうぎわ Dohyou-giwa) | Yourself | Activation | Will keep 1 HP after a knockout blow once. | |
Spirit Guard (Japanese: ゆうたいガード Yūtai Gādo) | Yourself | Defensive | No elemental-weakness damage if guarding. | |
Blazing Spirit (Japanese: もえるとうし Moeru Tōshi) | Yourself | Activation | Power increases when an ally is defeated. | |
Sword Hunting (Japanese: かたながり Katana Gari) | Yourself | Activation | Power increase greatly every time you defeat a foe. | |
Annoyance (Japanese: むしゃくしゃ Mushakusha) | Allies | Continuous | May attack an ally. | |
Skilled Loafer (Japanese: さぼりじょうず Sabori jōzu) | Yourself | Activation | Will recover a little HP when Loafing around. | |
Revenge (Japanese: しかえし Shikaeshi) | Yourself | Activation | Reflects some damage back to foe. | |
Mirror Body (Japanese: ミラーボディー Mirā Bodī) | Yourself | Defensive | Send 1/2 of Technique damage back at foe. | |
Spiky Guard (Japanese: とげガード Toge Gādo) | Yourself | Defensive | Deals damage back to foe while guarding. | |
Soft Skin (Japanese: もちはだ Mochi Hada) | Yourself | Defensive | Increases Defense if dealt critical damage. | |
Blessed Body | ||||
Cursed Skin (Japanese: のろいのおはだ Noroi no o Hada) | Yourself | Activation | All stats will increase when Inspirited by foe | |
Lost Confidence | ||||
Mine | Allies & Opponents | Continuous | Will take good Inspirits on allies for itself. | Greesel |
Wavy Body (Japanese: ひらひらボディー Hirahira bodī) | Yourself | Continuous | Dodges attacks like you wouldn't believe! | |
Pompadour (Japanese: リーゼント Regent) | Yourself | Continuous | Will dodge enemy headbutt attacks. | Baddinyan |
Dragon Force (Japanese: ドラゴンパワー Doragon Pawā) | Yourself | Activation | Power will increase when in trouble. | |
Extreme Critical (Japanese: 超クリティカル Chō Kuritikaru) | Yourself | Forward | Power of critical attacks is high. | |
Blocker (Japanese: ブロッカー Burokkā) | Yourself | Continuous; Defensive | Will be guarding when moving to the front. | |
Pacifist | ||||
Hoggish | ||||
Careless (Japanese: ぶようじん Buyōjin) | Yourself | Continuous | Prone to be dealt critical attacks. | |
Good Fortune (Japanese: こううん Kō̄n) | Player | Continuous | Will increase money at the end of a battle. | |
Greed (Japanese: よくぼう Yoku bō) | Player | Continuous | Foe will be more prone to drop items. | |
Eyesight A | Yourself | Forward | Never misses attacks. | Singcada |
Quick to Run | ||||
Fire Play (Japanese: 火あそび Hi Asobi) | Yourself | Forward | Increased damage of Fire attacks. | |
Water Play (Japanese: 水あそび Mizu Asobi) | Yourself | Forward | Increased damage of Water attacks. | |
Lightning Play (Japanese: 雪あそび Kaminari Asobi) | Yourself | Forward | Increased damage of Lightning attacks. | |
土あそび | ||||
Snow Play (Japanese: 氷あそび Kōri Asobi) | Yourself | Forward | Increased damage of Ice attacks. | |
Wind Play (Japanese: 風あそび Kaze Asobi) | Yourself | Forward | Increased damage of Wind attacks. | |
Fire Watchout (Japanese: 火のようじん Hinoyōjin) | Yourself | Defensive | Lessen damage from Fire attacks. | |
Waterproof | Yourself | Defensive | Lessen damage from Water attacks. | |
Insulator | ||||
土がくれ | ||||
雪かき | ||||
Windshield (Japanese: かぜよけ Kazeyoke) | Yourself | Defensive | Lessen damage from Wind attacks. | |
Hanging In (Japanese: おれないハート Orenai Hāto) | Yourself | Activation | Won't get bad effects of enemy Inspirits. | |
Matchless Shell (Japanese: むてきのこうら Mutekino kōra) | Yourself | Defensive | Does not get Inspirited by enemies. | |
Too Serious (Japanese: くそまじめ Kuso Majime) | Yourself | Continuous | Will never Loaf. | Beetler |
Summon (Japanese: よびよせ Yobiyose) | Player | Continuous | Will make Wisps appear more often. | Pandanoko |
Hard Worker (Japanese: どりょくか Doryokuka) | Yourself | Continuous | Receives more experience points. | |
Popularity (Japanese: モテモテ Motemote) | Player | Continuous | Makes more foes befriend you. | |
Unpopularity (Japanese: モテマテン Motematen) | Player | Continuous | Makes foes less likely to become your friend. | |
Glossy Skin (Japanese: ながもち Nagamochi) | Yourself | Defensive | Does not get dealt critical damage. | |
Gold Guard (Japanese: ゴールドガード Gōrudo Gādo) | Yourself | Defensive | Lessen Lightning and Water damage. | |
Silver Guard | Yourself | Defensive | Lessen Fire and Ice damage. | Castelius II |
Bronze Guard | Yourself | Defensive | Lessen Earth and Wind damage. | Castelius III |
Gambler (Japanese: ギャンブラー Gyanburā) | Self and Opponents | Continuous | High chance to give and take critical strikes. | |
Light Speed (Japanese: いっせん Issen) | Yourself | Forward | High chance to deal critical attacks. | |
Long Lasting (Japanese: ながもち Nagamochi) | All | Continuous | Good Inspirits last longer. | Statiking |
Too Afraid (Japanese: ビビリすぎ Bibiri sugi) | Yourself | Continuous | Loafs around a lot. | Timidevil |
Modest (Japanese: ひかえめ Hikae-me) | Yourself | Continuous | Low chance of getting attacked by foes. | |
Leader | ||||
Penetrate (Japanese: かんつう Kantsū) | Yourself | Forward | Always deals elemental damage. | |
Venocharge | ||||
Secrecy | Yourself | Continuous | Will not become target of attacks. | |
Vampiric (Japanese: きゅうけつ Kyuuketsu) | Yourself | Forward | Drains opponents HP on normal attacks. | |
Alpha (Japanese: 「あ」 "A") | Yourself | Continuous | With adjacent Omega Yo-kai, SPR increases. | |
Omega (Japanese: 「うん」 "Um") | Yourself | Continuous | With adjacent Alpha Yo-kai, STR increases. | |
Brothers' Vow (Japanese: 兄弟のちかい Kyōdai no Chikai) | Adjacent Allies | Continuous | Stat boost for adjacent Yo-kai with same Skill. | |
Grip on You (Japanese: はなさない! Hanasanai!) | Yourself | Forward | Amount of absorbed HP increased. | |
Prediction (Japanese: みらいよち Miraiyochi) | Enemies | Continuous | Decreases foe's accuracy. | Dummkap |
Jar Guard (Japanese: つぼガード Tsu bo gādo) | Yourself | Continuous | Has extremely high chances to guard. | |
Ultimate Dark | ||||
Caring (Japanese: おせわ Osewa) | Allies | Continuous | Gradually recovers HP of adjacent Yo-kai. | |
Endurance (Japanese: がまん Gaman) | Yourself | Forward | Will keep 1 HP after a knockout blow once. | |
火に弱くなる | ||||
水に弱くなる | ||||
雷に弱くなる | ||||
土に弱くなる | ||||
氷に弱くなる | ||||
風に弱くなる | ||||
ちからダウン | ||||
すばやさダウン | ||||
まもりダウン | ||||
まもり小ダウン | ||||
全ステータス超ダウン | ||||
さぼりやすくなる | ||||
敵から狙われる | ||||
HPを少しずつ回復 | ||||
進化しなくなる | ||||
Courageous Spirit (Japanese: ふるえるとうし Furueru Tōshi) | Yourself | Activation | Power increases when an ally is defeated. | Quaken |
Shining Spirit (Japanese: かがやくとうし Kagayaki Tōshi) | Yourself | Activation | Power increases when an ally is defeated. | Siro |
Adrenaline (Japanese: まえのめり Mae no Mari) | Yourself | Activation | Power increases each time it defeats a foe. | |
Suspicion | Yourself | Continuous | May attack an ally. | |
Loiterer | Yourself | Activation | Will recover a little HP when Loafing around. | Chummer |
Bladed Body (Japanese: やいばのボディー Yaiba no Bodī) | Yourself | Defensive | Body deals damage to all foes who attack it. | |
Bouncy Skin | ||||
Stealing | ||||
Sense of Smell (Japanese: きゅうかく Kyūkaku) | Yourself | Forward | Never miss attacks. | |
Moist Skin | Yourself | Defensive | Lessens damage from Water attacks. | |
Staticky Skin | ||||
Stiff Skin (Japanese: かちかちおはだ Kachikachi wo Hada) | Yourself | Defensive | Lessen damage from Ice attacks. | |
Miraculous Scales (Japanese: きせきのりんぷん Kiseki no Rinpun) | Yourself | Continuous | Does not get Inspirited by enemies. | |
Insecure (Japanese: ふあんてい Fuantei) | Yourself & Enemies | Forward | High chance to give and take critical strikes. | |
Strict | Allies | Continuous | All allies will Loaf around less. | Papa Bolt |
Snitch | Yourself | Forward | Absorb foe's HP with regular attacks. | Grubsnitch |
Starver (Japanese: ひもじすと Himoji suto) | Allies | Continuous | The effects of food on allies will double. | |
Shark Skin | Yourself | Defensive | Skin deals damage to attacking foes. | Shrook |
Optimism Power | Adjacent Allies | Continuous | Gradually recovers HP of adjacent Yo-kai. | Chippa |
Mutt's Paradise (Japanese: しめったおはだ Shimetta o wada) | Yourself and Allies | Continuous | Stat boost for adjacent Yo-kai with same Skill. | |
Platinum Guard | ||||
Linked Together |
Skills introduced in Yo-kai Watch 2[]
Name | Target | Condition | Effect | Yo-kai |
---|---|---|---|---|
回転禁止 | ||||
Gust o' Gusto (Japanese: 追い風ふかし Oikaze fukashi) | Front-row allies | Continuous | When in the back row, raises allies' SPD. | Brokenbrella |
Great Legs (Japanese: 美脚 Bikyaku) | Front row allies | Continuous | When in the back row, front row allies gradually recover HP. | Leggly |
全体HP減少 | ||||
Feel the Beat | ||||
Sunburn | ||||
Downpour | ||||
Noise Pollution | ||||
Herbivaura (Japanese: 草食オーラ Sōshoku Ōra) | All | Continuous | All Yo-kai are less likely to attack. | Herbiboy |
Carnivaura (Japanese: 肉食オーラ Nikushoku Ōra) | All | Continuous | All Yo-kai are more likely to attack. | Carniboy |
Soulful Promise | ||||
Bony Bond (Japanese: 元祖のきずな Ganso no Kizuna) | All | Continuous | All Yo-kai aligned to Bony Spirits have raised DEF. | Faysoff |
Rest in Pieces | ||||
Me Too! | ||||
Shuffle | ||||
Sneaky Snacker (Japanese: 妖怪食い Yōkai-gui) | Any enemy | Forward | Restores HP after defeating an opponent. | Demuncher |
Make Amends (Japanese: 謝罪 Shazai) | Adjacent Allies | Activation | Heals an adjacent Yo-kai when Loafing | |
Electro Field (Japanese: 電磁フィールド Denji Fīrudo) | Yourself | Defensive | Reduces Lightning damage. | Failian |
Going Nowhere | ||||
Lick it Clean (Japanese: きずなめ Kizuname) | Allies | Activation | Yo-kai gets purified when healing allies. | |
Acrobat (Japanese: アクロバット Akurobatto) | Yourself | Forward | Uses an attack in return when dodging an enemy's attack. | |
Rest Less | ||||
Juicy Goodness (Japanese: 果汁100% Jūsu 100-pāsento) | Allies | Activation | Heals your allies' Soultimate Gauge when they pass out. | |
Free to Be | ||||
Lickaway (Japanese: あかなめ Akaname) | All Allies | Continuous | Chance of purifying allies. | Tublappa |
Sticky Fingers (Japanese: どろぼう Dorobō) | Enemies | Forward | Chance to steal foe's item with regular attacks. | |
とりつかれ時HP回復 | ||||
Firewall | ||||
Fill 'Er Up | ||||
Superconductor | ||||
Rocky Terrain | ||||
Alpine Wall | ||||
Windbreaker | ||||
Toadally Saved | ||||
Sun Shield | ||||
Second Wind | ||||
Haiwax | ||||
Waterworks | ||||
Sludge Grudge (Japanese: おんねん On'nen) | Single enemy | Activation | Deals damage to the foe that defeats it. | |
Just a Minute | ||||
Spin-no-rama | ||||
Know Your Place | ||||
You First | ||||
Night Life | ||||
Rice and Dice (Japanese: 鬼斬り Oni-giri) | Certain enemies | Forward | Inflicts greater damage to Oni-type Yo-kai | |
Curse Worsener (Japanese: 呪いの天才 Noroi no Tensai) | All Allies | Continous | Increases effectiveness of all allies' bad Inspirits. | |
Pigskin | ||||
Highlander (Japanese: 大将 Taishō) | Yourself | Activation | Power increase greatly every time you defeat a foe. | |
Twinkle Toes | ||||
Oily Mess | ||||
Washed Out (Japanese: きれいずき Kirei-suki) | Self | Activation | Lower all stats when Inspirited. | |
Triple-Header | ||||
孤高 | ||||
Hassle | ||||
Polarity | ||||
Lone Soldier | ||||
Lightning Up! (Japanese: 雷の拳 Kaminari no Ken) | Yourself | Forward | ||
Fangsicles | ||||
Bear Care | ||||
Gimme Twenty (Japanese: エクササイズ Ekusasaizu) | Central ally | Continuous | Ups the STR of the Yo-kai in the center. | Sgt. Burly |
Lie-in Wait (Japanese: 満を持す Man wo Jisu) | Self | Continuous | Will only attack every other turn, except during boss battles. | Lie-in Heart |
Soul Snacker (Japanese: 魂食い Tama-gui) | Any enemy | Forward | Restores HP after defeating an opponent. | Devourer |
Magic Mist (Japanese: 妖気のけむり Yōki no Kemuri) | Adjacent Allies | Continuous | Gradually recovers Soul Meter of adjacent Yo-kai. | |
Tasty Aroma (Japanese: おでんの香り Oden no Kaori) | All | Continuous | Gradually restores Yo-kai on both sides. | Master Oden |
In a Flash (Japanese: 閃光 Senkō) | Yourself | Forward | Gets one preemptive attack. | |
Bitter Rice | ||||
Thick Crust | ||||
Earth Cannon | ||||
Eye See You (Japanese: 目目目 Me-me-me) | Yourself | Forward | Never misses attacks | |
Geckstra Safe (Japanese: やもりのまもり Yamori no Mamori) | Continuous | Protects allies from lethal blows by taking the hits. | Uber Geeko | |
Step Up | ||||
Sand Still | ||||
Carefree Spirit | ||||
Clairvoidance (Japanese: 未来予知 Mirai yochi) | Yourself | Continuous | Easily dodges enemy attacks. | |
Seaweed Samba | ||||
Golden Touch | ||||
Got Your Back (Japanese: ベンチウォーマー Benchiwōmā) | Front-row allies | Continuous | When in the back row, gradually recover allies' HP. | Pittapatt |
Me First! | ||||
Zap Away | ||||
Bloodsucker | ||||
Hairnet | ||||
Center Stage | ||||
Saintly Scales | ||||
Rubberneck | ||||
Biochemistry (Japanese: うんちく Unchiku) | All | Forward | All Techniques lose their attribute. | Poofessor |
Tongue Twister | ||||
Dirty Rat | ||||
Number One! (Japanese: ナンバーワン! Nanbā Wan!) | Yourself | Activation | Raises SPD sharply when in the center. | |
Night Guard (Japanese: ダークガード Dāku Gādo) | Yourself | Defensive | Will not take damage from Soultimates | Darknyan |
Healer Moon | ||||
Purrsistence | ||||
Breaking Baaad | ||||
Fast Asleep | ||||
Killer Comeback | ||||
Sandbag | ||||
Eruption | ||||
How Sweet | ||||
Use the Hose | ||||
ガードしかしなくなる | ||||
Born Winner | ||||
Born Lucky | ||||
He Just Nose | ||||
Darkness Falls | ||||
Lord of Light | ||||
All or Nothing |
Skills introduced in Yo-kai Watch 3[]
Name | Target | Condition | Effect | Yo-kai |
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Marksman | ||||
Star Power | ||||
Fisher King | ||||
Souper Trouper | ||||
Choco Regen | ||||
Shout Out | ||||
High Steaks | ||||
Air Supply | ||||
Linebacker | ||||
Wingclipper | ||||
Lap of Luxury | ||||
Better Batter | ||||
Quick Reflexes | ||||
Oh My Swirls! | ||||
Demon Blood | ||||
Standoff | ||||
Spring Clean | ||||
Got It Covered | ||||
Knock Yourself Out! | ||||
Foul Play | ||||
Party On! | ||||
The Bison | ||||
Hale and Hardy | ||||
Healthy Balance | ||||
Elasticity | ||||
Naval Blockade | ||||
More or Less | ||||
Well-Connected | ||||
Best Foot Forward | ||||
Wind in the Sails | ||||
Kupower | ||||
Epic Performer | ||||
One-Man Show | ||||
High Roller | ||||
Solid Investment | ||||
That All You Got? | ||||
Deep Thinker | ||||
Mess Up | ||||
Beat Down | ||||
Last Nyan Standing | ||||
Inner Strength | ||||
Evasiveness | ||||
Batter Up | ||||
Divine Retribution | ||||
En Garde | ||||
Sharpshooter (Japanese: えんごしゃげき Engo Shageki) | Opponents | Forward | Boosts own combo damage. | |
Top Dog | ||||
Knot Alright | ||||
Bad Medicine | ||||
Merican Allstars | ||||
Punching Up | ||||
Shadow Strike (Japanese: クナイ Kunai) | Opponents | Forward | Damages foes positioned behind another. | Shurikenny |
Spiritual Healing | ||||
Refresh | ||||
Mom's Apple Pie | ||||
Hard-Boiled | ||||
Dumpling | ||||
Pair of Heals | ||||
Soothing Mist | ||||
Regal Radiance | ||||
Greasy Goodness | ||||
R & R | ||||
Upkeep | ||||
Take a Back Seat | ||||
Keeping Fresh | ||||
Mysterious Girl | ||||
Dynamo | ||||
Slow Going | ||||
Abracatabra! | ||||
Mython Mix-up | ||||
Multitalented | ||||
Fryin' and Dandy | ||||
Forged in Flame | ||||
Malware | ||||
Average | ||||
Exit Strategy | ||||
Bog Down | ||||
Stalling Tactics | ||||
Motion Sickness | ||||
Slippy-Slidey | ||||
Q's Qurse | ||||
Tangle Up | ||||
Take Down (Japanese: まきびし Makibishi) | Opponents | Forward | Attacked foes go on standby. | Nunchucky |
Come Out Swinging | ||||
In a Funk | ||||
Worldy Whisdom | ||||
Breezy Does It | ||||
Stay Frosty | ||||
Flash of Inspiration | ||||
Splurge | ||||
Stick 'Em Up | ||||
Decisive Blow | ||||
Tunnel Vision | ||||
Resurrection | ||||
Clean Cut | ||||
Great King | ||||
Keep on Movin' | ||||
Red Rush | ||||
Full Spectrum | ||||
Boing! | ||||
Block Party | ||||
Self-Help | ||||
Low Spirits | ||||
Extra Mile | ||||
Wipe the Floor | ||||
Baggy Jeans | ||||
Zero Gravity | ||||
Roar Power | ||||
Toadal Power | ||||
Repossessor | ||||
Nightmare | ||||
Places to Be | ||||
Join Me | ||||
Invader Mode | ||||
Leadership | ||||
Recycle | ||||
Snakes & Ladders | ||||
Snip-Snip | ||||
Charrmed Life | ||||
Big Hitter | ||||
Miss You | ||||
Highly Capeable | ||||
Showstopper | ||||
Titanium Skeleton | ||||
Gift of the Gab | ||||
Bored Stiff | ||||
Tip-Top-Up | ||||
Make it Big | ||||
Robo-Bones | ||||
Don't Feel Baaad | ||||
Good Hydrations | ||||
Amped Up | ||||
Soulsucker | ||||
Longevity | ||||
Switcheroo | ||||
Get-Up-and-Gofu | ||||
Self-Serving | ||||
Dead Stubborn | ||||
Pandora's Blocks | ||||
Impennytrable | ||||
Gift of the Gods | ||||
Dog of the Dead | ||||
Oh So Gorgeous | ||||
Overdrive | ||||
Capeable | ||||
Fear Factor | ||||
Holed Up | ||||
Tactical Wizardry | ||||
Juggernaut | ||||
Pop Up Blocker | ||||
Network Effect | ||||
Godspeed | ||||
Awakening | ||||
Final Judgment | ||||
Vanishingly Small | ||||
Just a Little Longer | ||||
Yogic Flying | ||||
Stagnation | ||||
Eye on the Prize | ||||
Such Refinement | ||||
Ransack | ||||
Disarming | ||||
Eye of the Whyvern | ||||
Enma Blade | ||||
Boneshaker | ||||
Curse Your Kind! | ||||
Precognition | ||||
I've Got Your Back | ||||
Umbral Aura | ||||
Seeing Red | ||||
Blaze Of Glory | ||||
Ocean's Bounty | ||||
Mountain's Harvest | ||||
Moon's Gift | ||||
This is My Jam | ||||
Block 'n' Roll | ||||
Fit of Rage | ||||
Stay Down | ||||
Infinite Undoing | ||||
Sentinel | ||||
Gimme Gimme | ||||
Hinix Rising | ||||
Striking Gold | ||||
Stronger vs Wicked |
Trivia[]
- Certain Skills have it where they are worded/named differently, but function essentially the same as each other, and may have been reworded to reflect the personality of a Yo-kai. (e.g., the Annoyance and Suspicion Skills, which makes the Yo-kai liable to attack their allies or themselves)
In other languages[]
See also[]
- List of Skills in other languages