Moxie
Effect in Gen 9
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 5–9
- Introduced in Gen 5
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Salamence600
Gyarados540
Quaquaval530
Krookodile519
Pyroar507
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
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 ability15 Pokémon · 10 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0130GyaradosHidden
#0214HeracrossHidden
#0262MightyenaHidden#0373SalamenceHidden
#0430HonchkrowHidden
#0551Sandile
#0552Krokorok#0553Krookodile
#0559Scraggy
#0560Scrafty
#0667LitleoHidden#0668PyroarHidden
#0912QuaxlyHidden
#0913QuaxwellHidden#0914QuaquavalHiddenNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Moxie do?
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.
Which Pokémon have Moxie?
15 Pokémon have it, e.g. Gyarados, Heracross, Mightyena, Salamence, Honchkrow, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile.
Which types of Pokémon have Moxie?
The most common are Dark (7) / Fighting (4) / Water (4). The full breakdown of all 15 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Moxie has the highest base stat total?
In order: Salamence (600), Gyarados (540), Quaquaval (530), Krookodile (519), Pyroar (507).