Thermal-Exchange

Thermal-Exchange is an ability introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Its main effect is granting the Pokémon immunity to burn status, which can be crucial in battle since burn not only causes continuous damage but also halves the attack stat of affected Pokémon. This makes Thermal-Exchange particularly useful for physical attackers that rely heavily on their attack power.

In addition to burn immunity, Thermal-Exchange has an interesting secondary effect: when the Pokémon with this ability is hit by a Fire-type move, its attack stat increases by one stage. This effect can turn a potentially damaging situation into an advantage, allowing the Pokémon to become more powerful mid-battle.

One interesting strategic application of Thermal-Exchange is to intentionally switch in the Pokémon with this ability against predicted Fire-type moves, effectively using an opponent's strength to bolster one's own Pokémon. This can create opportunities to swing momentum in battles, making Thermal-Exchange not just a defensive ability but also an offensive one.

Overall, Thermal-Exchange offers a combination of defensive