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Ability · Gen 9 · 4 Pokémon

Thermal Exchange

This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 1 when damaged by Fire moves; can't be burned.

This Pokemon's Attack is raised 1 stage after it is damaged by a Fire-type move. This Pokemon cannot be burned. Gaining this Ability while burned cures it.

Thermal Exchange was introduced in Generation 9. 4 Pokémon and forms can have it.

Best Pokémon with Thermal Exchange

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 Thermal Exchange.

  1. Baxcalibur-Mega1. Mega Baxcalibur#45 in Champions VGC · 100% run Thermal Exchange
  2. Baxcalibur2. Baxcalibur#85 in Champions VGC · 92.6% run Thermal Exchange

Pokémon with Thermal Exchange

As a regular ability (4)

Thermal Exchange FAQ

What does Thermal Exchange do?

This Pokemon's Attack is raised 1 stage after it is damaged by a Fire-type move. This Pokemon cannot be burned. Gaining this Ability while burned cures it.

Which Pokémon have Thermal Exchange?

4 Pokémon and forms can have Thermal Exchange: Frigibax, Arctibax, Baxcalibur and Mega Baxcalibur.

What are the best Pokémon with Thermal Exchange?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Thermal Exchange are Mega Baxcalibur (#45 in Champions VGC, 100% run Thermal Exchange) and Baxcalibur (#85 in Champions VGC, 92.6% run Thermal Exchange).

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