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Beast Boost

This Pokemon's highest stat is raised by 1 if it attacks and KOes another Pokemon.

This Pokemon's highest stat is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and knocks out another Pokemon. Stat stage changes are not considered. If multiple stats are tied, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed are prioritized in that order.

Beast Boost was introduced in Generation 7. 11 Pokémon and forms can have it.

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Best Pokémon with Beast Boost

Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Beast Boost.

  1. Kartana1. Kartana#59 in National Dex OU · 100% run Beast Boost
  2. Celesteela2. Celesteela#76 in National Dex OU · 100% run Beast Boost
  3. Blacephalon3. Blacephalon#85 in National Dex OU · 100% run Beast Boost
  4. Xurkitree4. Xurkitree#107 in National Dex OU · 100% run Beast Boost
  5. Buzzwole5. Buzzwole#122 in National Dex OU · 100% run Beast Boost
  6. Stakataka6. Stakataka#155 in National Dex OU · 100% run Beast Boost
  7. Nihilego7. Nihilego#164 in National Dex OU · 100% run Beast Boost
  8. Guzzlord8. Guzzlord#281 in National Dex OU · 100% run Beast Boost

Pokémon with Beast Boost

As a regular ability (11)

NihilegoNihilegoBuzzwoleBuzzwolePheromosaPheromosaXurkitreeXurkitreeCelesteelaCelesteelaKartanaKartanaGuzzlordGuzzlordPoipolePoipoleNaganadelNaganadelStakatakaStakatakaBlacephalonBlacephalon

Beast Boost FAQ

What does Beast Boost do?

This Pokemon's highest stat is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and knocks out another Pokemon. Stat stage changes are not considered. If multiple stats are tied, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed are prioritized in that order.

Which Pokémon have Beast Boost?

11 Pokémon and forms can have Beast Boost: Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord and Poipole and more.

What are the best Pokémon with Beast Boost?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Beast Boost are Kartana (#59 in National Dex OU, 100% run Beast Boost), Celesteela (#76 in National Dex OU, 100% run Beast Boost), Blacephalon (#85 in National Dex OU, 100% run Beast Boost), Xurkitree (#107 in National Dex OU, 100% run Beast Boost) and Buzzwole (#122 in National Dex OU, 100% run Beast Boost).

Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.