Protosynthesis (Ability)

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Protosynthesis こだいかっせい
Ancient Invigoration
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Generation IX
Boosts the Pokémon's most proficient stat in harsh sunlight or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.

Protosynthesis (Japanese: こだいかっせい Ancient Invigoration) is an Ability introduced in Generation IX. It is the signature Ability of the ancient Paradox Pokémon.

Effect

In battle

When a Pokémon with Protosynthesis is in harsh sunlight or is holding Booster Energy, its highest stat (other than HP) is increased by one stage.

Outside of battle

Protosynthesis has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Protosynthesis

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0978 Great Tusk Great Tusk
Ground Fighting Protosynthesis None None
0979 Brute Bonnet Brute Bonnet
Grass Dark Protosynthesis None None
0981 Sandy Shocks Sandy Shocks
Electric Ground Protosynthesis None None
0982 Scream Tail Scream Tail
Fairy Psychic Protosynthesis None None
0983 Flutter Mane Flutter Mane
Ghost Fairy Protosynthesis None None
0984 Slither Wing Slither Wing
Bug Fighting Protosynthesis None None
0985 Roaring Moon Roaring Moon
Dragon Dark Protosynthesis None None
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 古代活性
Mandarin 古代活性
France Flag.png French Paléosynthèse
Germany Flag.png German Paläosynthese
Italy Flag.png Italian Paleoattivazione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 고대활성
Spain Flag.png Spanish Paleosíntesis


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