Thermal Exchange
In Pokémon ChampionsGen IX
Game
Pokémon Champions
This Pokémon's Attack is raised by 1 when damaged by Fire moves; can't be burned.
- Who has it
- 3 Pokémon
- On Showdown
- 3.5% of Champions VGC teams bring it
- Showdown rating
How it works in Champions
This Pokémon's Attack is raised 1 after it is damaged by a Fire-type move. This Pokémon cannot be . Gaining this Ability while burned cures it.
“Boosts the Attack stat when the Pokémon is hit by a Fire-type move. The Pokémon also cannot be burned.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Good to know
- Mold Breaker, Teravolt and Turboblaze (and moves like Sunsteel Strike) ignore it.
- Activates when it's hit.
Who runs Thermal Exchange on Showdown
Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown; the ranks are from today’s in-game ladder.
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