Motor Drive (Pokémon Ability)
Effect
Absorbs electric moves, raising Speed one stage.
In-Depth Effect
Whenever an electric-type move hits this Pokémon, its Speed rises one stage, negating any other effect on it. This ability will not take effect if this Pokémon is immune to Electric moves. Electric moves will ignore this Pokémon's substitute. This effect includes non-damaging moves, i.e. thunder wave.
Pokémon with Motor Drive Stats
| Pokémon with Motor Drive | Number of Pokémon |
|---|---|
| As an Ability | 3 |
| As a Hidden Ability | 1 |
| Total Pokémon | 4 |
Game Descriptions
| Diamond Pearl | Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move. |
| Platinum | Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move. |
| Black White | Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move. |
| Black 2 White 2 | Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move. |
| X Y | Boosts the Speed stat when it’s hit by an Electric-type move. |
| Sun Moon | Boosts its Speed stat if hit by an Electric-type move, instead of taking damage. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Boosts its Speed stat if hit by an Electric-type move, instead of taking damage. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Boosts its Speed stat if hit by an Electric-type move instead of taking damage. |
| Sword Shield | Boosts its Speed stat if hit by an Electric-type move instead of taking damage. |
Pokémon with Motor Drive as an Ability
| # | Image | Name | Type | Abilities | Base Stats | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | HP | Atk | Def | S.Atk | S.Def | Spd | |||||
| #466 |  | Electivire | Vital Spirit(Hidden) | 663 | 75 | 123 | 67 | 95 | 85 | 95 | |
| #522 |  | Blitzle | Sap Sipper(Hidden) | 355 | 45 | 60 | 32 | 50 | 32 | 76 | |
| #523 |  | Zebstrika | Sap Sipper(Hidden) | 597 | 75 | 100 | 63 | 80 | 63 | 116 | |
Pokémon with Motor Drive as a Hidden Ability
| # | Image | Name | Type | Abilities | Base Stats | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | HP | Atk | Def | S.Atk | S.Def | Spd | |||||
| #587 |  | Emolga | Motor Drive(Hidden) | 503 | 55 | 75 | 60 | 75 | 60 | 103 | |
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | No |
| Emerald | No |
| FireRed LeafGreen | No |
| 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 |