Scald usage and stats in Smogon Champions OU
Quick snapshot
Scald is run by 12 Pokémon in Champions OU this July 2026, averaging 0.08 Pokémon per team that carry it (1.4% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Milotic, Vaporeon, and Slowbro.
Smogon chaos Champions OU July 2026, 132,512 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology
- #83 by weighted usage
- +58 vs last month
- peak #83 (Jul 2026)
- first seen Apr 2026
- 4 months tracked
Mechanics
| Type | Water |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 80 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 15 |
| Priority | 0 |
| Target | selected pokemon |
| Effect chance | 30% |
| Ailment | burn (30%) |
Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to burn the target.
Special
