Ability profile
Lightning Rod Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
37
Effect
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.
Flavor text
Draws electrical moves.
Quick summary
Lightning Rod is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Lightning Rod first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Lightning Rod is used in main-series battles and links to 37 species profiles below.
37 Pokémon can have Lightning Rod in the official dataset.
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