Big Root

Effect

An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts the amount of HP the holder restores from HP-stealing moves.

Detailed mechanics

Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.

Pokémon Champions · Gen 7–9: HP restored by draining moves and by Leech Seed, Ingrain, Aqua Ring, and Strength Sap is multiplied by 1.3.
Gen 4–6: HP restored by draining moves and by Leech Seed, Ingrain, and Aqua Ring is multiplied by 1.3.

Pokémon that hold this in battle

Champions Doubles2026-09

Bellibolt0.7%

Vileplume1.6%

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

Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)

Champions Singles2026-09

Arboliva5.7%

Whimsicott3.7%

Slurpuff0.4%

Torterra0.1%

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

Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)

Doubles OU2026-09

Comfey2.3%

Wo-Chien0.4%

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

Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)

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FAQ

What does Big Root do?

An item to be held by a Pokémon. It boosts the amount of HP the holder restores from HP-stealing moves. Exact mechanics (Pokémon Champions · Gen 7–9): HP restored by draining moves and by Leech Seed, Ingrain, Aqua Ring, and Strength Sap is multiplied by 1.3.

Which Pokémon hold Big Root?

In Champions Doubles usage for 2026-09: Bellibolt 0.7%, Vileplume 1.6%.

What is Big Root's Fling power?

Flinging it deals 10 base power damage.