Flare Boost
Effect in Gen 9
Powers up special moves when the Pokémon is burned.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 5–9
- Introduced in Gen 5
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
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 · 2 of them as a Hidden Ability
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FAQ
What does Flare Boost do?
Powers up special moves when the Pokémon is burned.
Which Pokémon have Flare Boost?
2 Pokémon have it, e.g. Drifloon, Drifblim.
Which types of Pokémon have Flare Boost?
The most common are Flying (2) / Ghost (2). The full breakdown of all 2 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Flare Boost has the highest base stat total?
In order: Drifblim (498), Drifloon (348).