When this PokÃ©mon enters battle, the opponent's [Attack]{mechanic:attack} is lowered by one [stage]{mechanic:stat-modifier}. In a double battle, both opponents are affected. This ability also takes effect when acquired during a battle, but will not take effect again if lost and reobtained without leaving battle.
Quick Answer. The Fairfield Department of Health reports that staph bacteria can live on an object for up to 24 hours, making it important to wash commonly shared objects and surfaces regularly, especially when a known staph infection is present. Because many people carry staph bacteria, it is impossible to rid all instances of the bacteria.
Laminates and stainless steel transfer bacteria and spread the disease more than wooden and other porous surfaces. Temperature and exposure to sunlight also contribute to how long bacteria remain alive on these surfaces, with the time varying between 30 minutes to more than six hours.