Flame Body is an ability in the Pokémon series that offers both defensive and utility benefits. The key effect of Flame Body is that it has a 30% chance of inflicting a burn status on an opponent if they make contact with the Flame Body Pokémon. This burn status reduces the opponent's Attack stat by 50% and also inflicts damage over time, which can be especially detrimental in prolonged battles.
Additionally, Flame Body has an out-of-battle utility effect: it halves the number of steps required to hatch an egg in the player's party, provided the Pokémon with Flame Body is also in the party. This significantly speeds up the breeding process, making it a highly valued ability for trainers focused on breeding for competitive play or completing their Pokédex.
Some notable Pokémon that can have the Flame Body ability include: - Magmar and its evolved forms Magmortar - Fletchinder and its evolved forms Talonflame - **Lar