Protosynthesis

Summary

Protosynthesis is an ability introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. It is specific to certain Pokémon that are associated with ancient or primal forms, typically Paradox Pokémon of the past. The primary effect of Protosynthesis is to boost the user's highest stat by 30% (or by 50% if the highest stat is Speed) when the Pokémon is exposed to harsh sunlight or is holding an item called Booster Energy.

Effects: 1. Stat Boost: When activated, Protosynthesis increases the user’s highest stat by a significant margin, providing a substantial advantage in battle. This boost can be critical in turning the tide of a confrontation by empowering the Pokémon’s strongest attribute.

  1. Conditions for Activation:
  2. Harsh Sunlight: If the weather condition on the battlefield is harsh sunlight, Protosynthesis will trigger automatically, applying the stat increase without the need for an additional item.
  3. Booster Energy: If the Pokémon is holding a

Effects

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Pokémon with the Protosynthesis ability

great-tusk
Great-Tusk

Types: Ground, Fighting

scream-tail
Scream-Tail

Types: Fairy, Psychic

brute-bonnet
Brute-Bonnet

Types: Grass, Dark

flutter-mane
Flutter-Mane

Types: Ghost, Fairy

slither-wing
Slither-Wing

Types: Bug, Fighting

sandy-shocks
Sandy-Shocks

Types: Electric, Ground

roaring-moon
Roaring-Moon

Types: Dragon, Dark

walking-wake
Walking-Wake

Types: Water, Dragon

gouging-fire
Gouging-Fire

Types: Fire, Dragon

raging-bolt
Raging-Bolt

Types: Electric, Dragon