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Generation 3 · Ability No. 31

Lightning Rod

Learn how Lightning Rod works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation III Main series
35 compatible Pokémon
0 variants
18 history records
#0031 Lightning Rod
Overview

Full description

All other Pokémon's single-target Electric-type moves are redirected to this Pokémon if it is an eligible target. Other Pokémon's Electric moves raise this Pokémon's Special Attack one stage, negating any other effect on it, and cannot miss it. If the move's intended target also has this ability, the move is not redirected. When multiple Pokémon with this ability are possible targets for redirection, the move is redirected to the one with the highest Speed stat, or, in the case of a tie, to a random tied Pokémon. Follow Me takes precedence over this ability. If the Pokémon is a Ground-type and thus immune to Electric moves, its immunity prevents the Special Attack boost.

Overview

Effect summary

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Timeline

History across games

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

15 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 3 effect changes
Current compatibility

Pokémon with Lightning Rod

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.
1–24 of 35 Pokémon Page 1 of 2
Historical data

Pokémon in previous generations

Pokémon that had this Ability in an earlier generation.
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