Synchronize

About the Synchronize ability

Synchronize is one of 112+ abilities in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Each Pokémon has one active ability at a time, drawn from a list of 1-3 possible abilities per species (the third slot, when present, is the Hidden Ability — only accessible via Tera raids, Mass Outbreaks, or Ability Patch).

Official game text: The attacker will receive the same status condition if it inflicts a burn, poison, or paralysis to the Pokémon.

How it works: When this Pok�mon becomes Poisoned, Paralyzed, or Burned, so does the opponent. However, Fire-type and Water Veil ability Pok�mon cannot be Burned, Poison-type and Steel-type and Immunity ability Pok�mon cannot be Poisoned, and Limber ability Pok�mon cannot be Paralyzed.

How to get a Pokémon with Synchronize

If Synchronize is a regular ability (not Hidden Ability), simply catch the Pokémon and it has a 50% chance per slot of having Synchronize. You can use an Ability Capsule (50 BP at Chansey Supply) to swap between regular ability slots. If Synchronize is the Hidden Ability of one of the 1 Pokémon listed above, you'll need either:

• To catch the Pokémon from a 5-star or 6-star Tera raid
• To use an Ability Patch (consumable from picnic crafting / raid rewards) on a Pokémon that already has Synchronize as a regular ability
• To transfer a Pokémon with Hidden Ability via Pokémon HOME from older games

Related

For the full list of abilities and their competitive impact, see our abilities reference. To check how an ability affects damage calculations, use our damage calculator.