Drought
In Pokémon ChampionsGen III
Game
Pokémon Champions
On switch-in, this Pokémon summons Sun.
- Who has it
- 5 Pokémon
- On Showdown
- 17.5% of Champions VGC teams bring it
- Showdown rating
How it works in Champions
The changes to strong when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition.
If multiple Pokémon with this ability, Drizzle, Sand Stream, or Snow Warning are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of Speed, respecting Trick Room. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay.
“Turns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Good to know
- Activates when it enters battle.
Who runs Drought on Showdown
Mega Charizard Y100.0% of its sets
Torkoal#35 on the Doubles ladder · 99.5% of its sets
Ninetales#97 on the Doubles ladder · 99.7% of its sets
Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown; the ranks are from today’s in-game ladder.
Pokémon with Drought
Showing as a hidden ability
Groudon
Vulpix