Flare Boost

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.

Flavor Text

Powers up special attacks when the Pokémon is burned.

Short Effect

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.

Effect

This Pokémon has 1.5× its Special Attack when burned.

Pokémon

2 Pokémon, including forms, can have Flare Boost.

Drifloon

#0425 • Hidden Ability

Drifblim

#0426 • Hidden Ability

How each game describes Flare Boost, newest first. Every row links to that game's own ability page.

Scarlet and Violet

Powers up special moves when the Pokémon is burned.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sword and Shield

Powers up special attacks when the Pokémon is burned.

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Powers up special attacks when the Pokémon is burned.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Powers up special attacks when the Pokémon is burned.

X and Y

Powers up special attacks when the Pokémon is burned.

Black and White

Powers up special attacks when burned.

Flame Body

Flash Fire

Flare Boost

Pokémon ability

Pokémon

As Hidden Ability

Introduced

Generation 5

Games with pages

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