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
Mega Baxcalibur700
Baxcalibur600
Arctibax423
Frigibax320
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)
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).