Flower Gift
Boosts the Attack and Sp. Def stats of itself and allies when it is sunny.
Competitive value
Ally’s Attack and Special Defence are multiplied by 1.5 during strong sunlight.
All Pokémon with this ability
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What this ability changes
Flower Gift is a tier C ability. Boosts the Attack and Sp. Def stats of itself and allies when it is sunny. Common users include cherrim. Ally’s Attack and Special Defence are multiplied by 1.5 during strong sunlight.
How it affects positioning
Positioning matters with Flower Gift. Think about when the ability triggers — on entry, on hit, on switch out, or continuously — and build your turns around those moments. Abilities that trigger on entry pair well with pivot moves, while continuous abilities reward careful lead selection. If the ability affects the whole field, consider how long you expect that field condition to last and whether your opponent can override it.
Team-building considerations
In team building, Flower Gift should justify at least one team slot and ideally shape several. Ask which Pokémon benefit directly from the ability and which opponents will try to play around it. Build redundant answers to the ability's common counters so the rest of the team still functions when the ability is negated, overridden or ignored.
Matchup notes
Matchup value depends on whether the opponent's team can ignore, copy or remove the ability's effect. Bring Flower Gift when you expect the opposing strategy to rely on the mechanics it counters, and consider a backup plan for games where that interaction does not come up. Test these matchups in the team builder and analyzer before finalizing your roster.
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Frequently asked questions
+Is Flower Gift good in VGC?
Ally’s Attack and Special Defence are multiplied by 1.5 during strong sunlight.
+Which Pokémon use Flower Gift?
Common users include cherrim.