Protosynthesis (Japanese: こだいかっせい, Hepburn: Kodai Kassei, trans. Ancient Activation) is an Ability exclusive to ancient Paradox Pokémon, introduced in Generation IX.
It is the ancient counterpart to Quark Drive.
Description
| Generations | Description |
|---|---|
| Generation IX | If the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy or when the current weather is harsh sunlight, the Pokémon will boost their highest stat by one stage. |
Effect
Photosynthesis increases the Pokémon’s highest stat by 30% or 50% if speed if Harsh Sunlight is active or the Pokémon is holding a Booster Energy.
Pokémon
| Pokémon | Type | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Great Tusk |  Ground /  Fighting | Protosynthesis | — | — |
 | Scream Tail |  Fairy /  Psychic | Protosynthesis | — | — |
 | Brute Bonnet |  Grass /  Dark | Protosynthesis | — | — |
 | Flutter Mane |  Ghost / Fairy | Protosynthesis | — | — |
 | Slither Wing |  Bug / Fighting | Protosynthesis | — | — |
 | Sandy Shocks |  Electric / Ground | Protosynthesis | — | — |
 | Roaring Moon |  Dragon / Dark | Protosynthesis | — | — |
 | Walking Wake |  Water / Dragon | Protosynthesis | — | — |
 | Gouging Fire |  Fire / Dragon | Protosynthesis | — | — |
 | Raging Bolt | Electric / Dragon | Protosynthesis | — | — |
Trivia
- Koraidon has a unique variant of this Ability known as Orichalcum Pulse.
Gallery
Lucius' Gouging Fire activating Protosynthesis
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