Protean
Changes the Pokémon's type to the type of the move it's about to use. This works only once each time the Pokémon enters battle.
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Greninja530
Meowscarada530
Floragato410
Frogadier405
Froakie314
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
Mega GreninjaPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Pokémon with this ability6 Pokémon · 6 of them as a Hidden Ability
FAQ
What does Protean do?
Changes the Pokémon's type to the type of the move it's about to use. This works only once each time the Pokémon enters battle.
Which Pokémon have Protean?
6 Pokémon have it, e.g. Froakie, Frogadier, Greninja, Sprigatito, Floragato, Meowscarada.
Which types of Pokémon have Protean?
The most common are Grass (3) / Water (3) / Dark (2). The full breakdown of all 6 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Protean has the highest base stat total?
In order: Greninja (530), Meowscarada (530), Floragato (410), Frogadier (405), Froakie (314).
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