Static (Ability)
Static | せいでんき | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Static Electricity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Static (Japanese: せいでんき Static Electricity) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. All Pokémon that have this Ability are Electric types.
Effect
In battle
When a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a move that makes contact, there is a 30% chance that the attacking Pokémon will become paralyzed. This can affect Ground-type Pokémon.
If a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a multi-strike move that makes contact, each hit has an independent chance to activate this Ability.
Outside of battle
From Pokémon Emerald onward, if a Pokémon with Static is in the first place in the party (even if fainted), then there is a 50% chance the game will force an encounter with an Electric-type Pokémon, if one is possible.
Pokémon with Static
- In the Generation V games, Zapdos has Lightning Rod instead of Static as its Hidden Ability, but it cannot be obtained by any legitimate means.
In the anime
When the opponent makes physical contact with the Pokémon, they become paralyzed. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
When Pikachu gets hit by a physical attack, or uses a physical attack, yellow static electricity appears around the opponent, paralyzing it. | |||
Ash's Pikachu | Balance of Power | Debut | |
When Elekid gets hit by a physical attack, or uses a physical attack, yellow static electricity appears around the opponent, paralyzing it. | |||
Paul's Elekid | Shapes of Things to Come! | None | |
When Emolga gets hit by a physical attack, yellow static electricity appears around the opponent's body, paralyzing it. | |||
Iris's Emolga | The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk! | None |
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The Pokémon paralyzes the opponent. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Alakazam raises its hands and points them at the opponent. Electric shocks then comes off its hands and hits the opponent, paralyzing it. | |||
Blue's Alakazam | Secrets from Sneasel | Debut Used via Role Play |
In other languages
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Variations of the Ability Cute Charm | |
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Cute Charm • Effect Spore • Flame Body • Poison Point • Static |
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