Wind Rider
Effect in Gen 9
Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat if Tailwind takes effect or if the Pokémon is hit by a wind move. The Pokémon also takes no damage from wind moves.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Not available
- Gen 9
- Introduced in Gen 9
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Shiftry480
Brambleghast480
Bramblin275
Pokémon that run this ability
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Pokémon with this ability3 Pokémon
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FAQ
What does Wind Rider do?
Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat if Tailwind takes effect or if the Pokémon is hit by a wind move. The Pokémon also takes no damage from wind moves.
Which Pokémon have Wind Rider?
3 Pokémon have it, e.g. Shiftry, Bramblin, Brambleghast.
Which types of Pokémon have Wind Rider?
The most common are Grass (3) / Ghost (2) / Dark (1). The full breakdown of all 3 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Wind Rider has the highest base stat total?
In order: Shiftry (480), Brambleghast (480), Bramblin (275).