Ability profile
Static Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
38
Effect
Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being paralyzed. Pokémon that are immune to Electric-type moves can still be paralyzed by this ability. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, there is a 50% chance that encounters will be with an Electric Pokémon, if applicable.
Flavor text
Paralyzes on contact.
Quick summary
Static 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
Static first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Static is used in main-series battles and links to 38 species profiles below.
38 Pokémon can have Static in the official dataset.
Showing 30 of 38 species
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