Protosynthesis
Effect in Gen 9
Boosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat in harsh sunlight or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 9
- Introduced in Gen 9
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Roaring Moon590
Walking Wake590
Gouging Fire590
Raging Bolt590
Great Tusk570
Pokémon that run this ability
VGC 20262026-09
Raging Bolt100%
Flutter Mane100%
Brute Bonnet100%
Scream Tail100%Roaring Moon100%Walking Wake100%Gouging Fire100%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
Raging Bolt100%Roaring Moon100%Gouging Fire100%Walking Wake100%Brute Bonnet100%
Slither Wing100%Scream Tail100%
Sandy Shocks100%Great Tusk100%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability10 Pokémon
#0984Great Tusk#0985Scream Tail#0986Brute Bonnet#0987Flutter Mane#0988Slither Wing#0989Sandy Shocks#1005Roaring Moon#1009Walking Wake#1020Gouging Fire#1021Raging BoltNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Protosynthesis do?
Boosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat in harsh sunlight or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.
Which Pokémon have Protosynthesis?
10 Pokémon have it, e.g. Great Tusk, Scream Tail, Brute Bonnet, Flutter Mane, Slither Wing, Sandy Shocks, Roaring Moon, Walking Wake.
Which types of Pokémon have Protosynthesis?
The most common are Dragon (4) / Dark (2) / Electric (2). The full breakdown of all 10 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Protosynthesis has the highest base stat total?
In order: Roaring Moon (590), Walking Wake (590), Gouging Fire (590), Raging Bolt (590), Great Tusk (570).