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Ability · Gen 5 · 2 Pokémon

Flare Boost

While this Pokemon is burned, its special attacks have 1.5× power.

While this Pokemon is burned, the power of its special attacks is multiplied by 1.5.

Flare Boost was introduced in Generation 5. 2 Pokémon and forms can have it (2 as a hidden ability).

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Best Pokémon with Flare 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 Flare Boost.

  1. Drifblim1. Drifblim#377 in National Dex OU · 19.7% run Flare Boost

Pokémon with Flare Boost

As a hidden ability (2)

DrifloonDrifloonDrifblimDrifblim

Flare Boost FAQ

What does Flare Boost do?

While this Pokemon is burned, the power of its special attacks is multiplied by 1.5.

Which Pokémon have Flare Boost?

2 Pokémon and forms can have Flare Boost, 2 of them only as a hidden ability: Drifloon and Drifblim.

Is Flare Boost a hidden ability?

Yes, every Pokémon listed here gets Flare Boost as its hidden ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Flare Boost?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Flare Boost are Drifblim (#377 in National Dex OU, 19.7% run Flare Boost).

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