Generation IV Ability

Unburden

Effect, usage, and Pokémon with this ability.

Unburden is a Pokémon ability introduced in Generation IV. Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Full effect

When this Pokémon uses or loses its held item, its Speed is doubled. If it gains another item or leaves battle, this bonus is lost. This includes when the Pokémon drops its item because of knock off. This bonus does not count as a stat modifier. There is no notification when this ability takes effect.

“Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon's held item is used or lost.”