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Pokemon Champions - Reg M-C / VGC 2026

Scald - Pokemon Champions

30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.

Type
Water
Category
special
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
Priority
0

Best current meta users

MiloticMilotic67%VaporeonVaporeon53%SimipourSimipour51%SlowkingSlowking49%Mega SlowbroMega Slowbro41%PincurchinPincurchin40%StunfiskStunfisk19%Mega StarmieMega Starmie16%Mega DragalgeMega Dragalge14%SinistchaSinistcha2%

Champions Pokemon that learn it

Mega SlowbroMega SlowbroSlowbroSlowbroMega StarmieMega StarmieStarmieStarmieGyaradosGyaradosMega GyaradosMega GyaradosVaporeonVaporeonSlowkingSlowkingMega SharpedoMega SharpedoSharpedoSharpedoMiloticMiloticCastformCastformCastform-RainyCastform-RainyCastform-SnowyCastform-SnowyCastform-SunnyCastform-SunnyEmboarEmboarMega EmboarMega EmboarSimipourSimipourStunfiskStunfiskStunfisk-GalarStunfisk-GalarBarbaracleBarbaracleMega BarbaracleMega BarbaracleDragalgeDragalgeMega DragalgeMega DragalgeGoodraGoodraGolisopodGolisopodMega GolisopodMega GolisopodInteleonInteleonPincurchinPincurchinSinistchaSinistcha

Move text

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to burn the target.

The user attacks by shooting boiling hot water at the target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Mechanics notes

Scald is special / 80 BP / 100%.

Use the linked Pokemon pages to check stats, abilities, items, and full learnsets before committing this move to a team slot.

Questions

What does Scald do in Pokemon Champions?

30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.

Which Pokemon use Scald in the current meta?

Scald appears in current Reg M-C usage for Milotic, Vaporeon, Simipour, Slowking.

Which Pokemon learn Scald in Champions?

Champions Pokemon that learn Scald include Mega Slowbro, Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Starmie, Gyarados, Mega Gyarados.