Protosynthesis (Ability)

Protosynthesis	こだいかっせい
	Ancient Invigoration
Flavor text Generation III Currently unknown Generation IV Currently unknown Generation V Currently unknown Generation VI Currently unknown Generation VII Currently unknown Generation VIII Currently unknown 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 30% (50% if Speed is the highest stat).

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 French Paléosynthèse German Paläosynthese Italian Paleoattivazione Korean 고대활성 Spanish Paleosíntesis

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