Lightning Rod (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

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

In-Depth 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.

Pokémon with Lightning Rod Stats

Pokémon with Lightning Rod	Number of Pokémon
As an Ability	15
As a Hidden Ability	22
Total Pokémon	37

Game Descriptions

Ruby Sapphire	Draws electrical moves.
Emerald	Draws electrical moves.
FireRed LeafGreen	Draws electrical moves.
Diamond Pearl	The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves.
Platinum	The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves.
HeartGold SoulSilver	The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves.
Black White	Draws in all Electric-type moves to up Sp. Attack.
Black 2 White 2	Draws in all Electric-type moves to up Sp. Attack.
X Y	Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.
Sun Moon	The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
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.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
Sword Shield	The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.

Pokémon with Lightning Rod as an Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#104		Cubone	Ground	Rock Head Lightning Rod Battle Armor(Hidden)	370	50	50	95	40	50	35
#105		Marowak	Ground	Rock Head Lightning Rod Battle Armor(Hidden)	505	60	80	110	50	80	45
#111		Rhyhorn	GroundRock	Lightning Rod Rock Head Reckless(Hidden)	430	80	85	95	30	30	25
#112		Rhydon	GroundRock	Lightning Rod Rock Head Reckless(Hidden)	615	105	130	120	45	45	40
#309		Electrike	Electric	Static Lightning Rod Minus(Hidden)	340	40	45	40	65	40	65
#310		Manectric	Electric	Static Lightning Rod Minus(Hidden)	550	70	75	60	105	60	105
#464		Rhyperior	GroundRock	Lightning Rod Solid Rock Reckless(Hidden)	675	115	140	130	55	55	40
#522		Blitzle	Electric	Lightning Rod Motor Drive Sap Sipper(Hidden)	355	45	60	32	50	32	76
#523		Zebstrika	Electric	Lightning Rod Motor Drive Sap Sipper(Hidden)	597	75	100	63	80	63	116
#777		Togedemaru	ElectricSteel	Iron Barbs Lightning Rod Sturdy(Hidden)	533	65	98	63	40	73	96
#871		Pincurchin	Electric	Lightning Rod Electric Surge(Hidden)	536	48	101	95	91	85	15
#10065		Sceptile Mega	GrassDragon	Lightning Rod	740	70	110	75	145	85	145
#10115		Marowak Alola	FireGhost	Cursed Body Lightning Rod Rock Head(Hidden)	505	60	80	110	50	80	45
#10149		Marowak Totem	FireGhost	Cursed Body Lightning Rod Rock Head(Hidden)	505	60	80	110	50	80	45
#10154		Togedemaru Totem	ElectricSteel	Iron Barbs Lightning Rod Sturdy(Hidden)	533	65	98	63	40	73	96

Pokémon with Lightning Rod as a Hidden Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#25		Pikachu	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#26		Raichu	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	575	60	90	55	90	80	110
#118		Goldeen	Water	Swift Swim Water Veil Lightning Rod(Hidden)	387	45	67	60	35	50	63
#119		Seaking	Water	Swift Swim Water Veil Lightning Rod(Hidden)	542	80	92	65	65	80	68
#172		Pichu	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	245	20	40	15	35	35	60
#311		Plusle	Electric	Plus Lightning Rod(Hidden)	455	60	50	40	85	75	95
#10080		Pikachu Rock Star	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10081		Pikachu Belle	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10082		Pikachu Pop Star	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10083		Pikachu Phd	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10084		Pikachu Libre	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10085		Pikachu Cosplay	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10094		Pikachu Original Cap	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10095		Pikachu Hoenn Cap	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10096		Pikachu Sinnoh Cap	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10097		Pikachu Unova Cap	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10098		Pikachu Kalos Cap	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10099		Pikachu Alola Cap	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10148		Pikachu Partner Cap	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10158		Pikachu Starter	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	510	45	80	50	75	60	120
#10160		Pikachu World Cap	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90
#10199		Pikachu Gmax	Electric	Static Lightning Rod(Hidden)	375	35	55	40	50	50	90

Available

Red Blue	No
Yellow	No
Ruby Sapphire	Yes
Emerald	Yes
FireRed LeafGreen	Yes
Diamond Pearl	Yes
Platinum	Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver	Yes
Black White	Yes
Black 2 White 2	Yes
X Y	Yes
Sun Moon	Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Yes
Sword Shield	Yes