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Protosynthesis usage and stats in Smogon SV CAP

Quick snapshot

Protosynthesis is run by 4 Pokémon in SV CAP this July 2026, averaging 0.42 Pokémon per team with it (6.9% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Great Tusk, Raging Bolt, and Slither Wing.

Smogon chaos SV CAP July 2026, 843 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology

  • #1 by weighted usage
  • +14 vs last month
  • peak #1 (Jul 2026)
  • first seen Aug 2025
  • 12 months tracked

Effect

Boosts the Pokémon’s most proficient stat in harsh sunlight or if the Pokémon is holding Booster Energy.

Ability legality · 10 species

Of the 10 species that can have Protosynthesis, 4 are seen in SV CAP.

  • Brute Bonnet
  • Flutter Mane
  • Gouging Fire
  • Great Tusk
  • Raging Bolt
  • Roaring Moon
  • Sandy Shocks
  • Scream Tail
  • Slither Wing
  • Walking Wake
Protosynthesis — SV CAP Ability Effect & Usage