Battle Bond
Effect in Gen 9
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, its bond with its Trainer is strengthened, and its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats are boosted.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 7–9
- Introduced in Gen 7
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Greninja530- Greninja (Bond)530
Pokémon that run this ability
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability2 Pokémon
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FAQ
What does Battle Bond do?
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, its bond with its Trainer is strengthened, and its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats are boosted.
Which Pokémon have Battle Bond?
2 Pokémon have it, e.g. Greninja, Greninja (Bond).
Which types of Pokémon have Battle Bond?
The most common are Dark (2) / Water (2). The full breakdown of all 2 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Battle Bond has the highest base stat total?
In order: Greninja (530), Greninja (Bond) (530).