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Lightning Rod

Lightning Rod forces all single-target Electric-type moves - used by any other Pokémon on the field - to target this Pokémon, and with 100% accuracy. This includes the status move Thunder Wave. The ability is most useful in double/triple battles. When hit by the move, it deals no damage to the ability-bearer but raises its Special Attack by one stage. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each. Lightning Rod will activate for an Electric-type Hidden Power, but not Electric-type Judgment. The ability is overridden by other Pokémon becoming the center of attention from the moves Follow Me or Rage Powder.

Game descriptions

  • Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald:Draws electrical moves.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:Draws in all Electric-type moves to up Sp. Attack.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
  • Scarlet, Violet:The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.

Pokémon with this ability (18)