Lightning Rod

Reference

Overview

Lightning Rod draws Electric moves, takes no damage from them, and raises Special Attack.

How it works

  1. When it acts

    When an Electric move targets the field or the bearer.
  2. Who it affects

    The Ability bearer.
  3. Effect

    Draws the Electric move, takes no damage, and raises Special Attack one stage.

Example

Setup: Manectric with Lightning Rod is on the field; a foe uses a single-target Electric move.

Outcome: The Electric move redirects to Manectric, deals no damage, and Manectric’s Special Attack rises one stage.

Pokémon with this Ability in the catalog

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