Thermal Exchange

Effect in Pokémon Champions

When the Pokémon takes damage from a Fire-type move, its Attack stat is boosted by 1 stage. The Pokémon cannot be burned.

Changes by generation

Pokémon Champions
Unchanged from Gen 9
Gen 9
Introduced in Gen 9

Type breakdown

Highest base stat totals

  1. Mega BaxcaliburMega Baxcalibur700
  2. BaxcaliburBaxcalibur600
  3. ArctibaxArctibax423
  4. FrigibaxFrigibax320

Pokémon that run this ability

Champions Doubles2026-09

Mega BaxcaliburMega Baxcalibur100%BaxcaliburBaxcalibur93.6%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)

Champions Singles2026-09

BaxcaliburBaxcalibur100%Mega BaxcaliburMega Baxcalibur100%

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)

Doubles OU2026-09

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)

Pokémon with this ability4 Pokémon

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FAQ

What does Thermal Exchange do?

When the Pokémon takes damage from a Fire-type move, its Attack stat is boosted by 1 stage. The Pokémon cannot be burned.

Which Pokémon have Thermal Exchange?

4 Pokémon have it, e.g. Frigibax, Arctibax, Baxcalibur, Mega Baxcalibur.

Which types of Pokémon have Thermal Exchange?

The most common are Dragon (4) / Ice (4). The full breakdown of all 4 Pokémon is listed on this page.

Which Pokémon with Thermal Exchange has the highest base stat total?

In order: Mega Baxcalibur (700), Baxcalibur (600), Arctibax (423), Frigibax (320).