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

1 Pokémon, sorted by usage

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.

Last updated: July 2026 · This entry is kept navigable while additional editorial context is being added.
All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational. See our methodology for how these figures are calculated.