Lightning-Rod

Lightning Rod is an ability in the Pokémon series with several significant effects and strategic uses. Firstly, it grants an immunity to Electric-type moves, drawing them towards the Pokémon with Lightning Rod and nullifying any damage or secondary effects those moves would otherwise cause. This can provide a crucial defensive advantage for teams, particularly for Pokémon that are weak to Electric-type attacks, such as Water or Flying types.

Additionally, when a Pokémon with Lightning Rod is hit by an Electric-type move, it doesn't just avoid damage—it also boosts its Special Attack stat by one stage. This makes Lightning Rod not only a defensive mechanism but also an offensive enhancement, allowing the Pokémon to become more potent in battle. This dual benefit of protection and power boost can shift the momentum of a match significantly.

Lightning Rod is particularly popular in competitive double battles. Trainers often use it to protect their partner Pokémon from Electric-type attacks while simultaneously enhancing the attacking potential of the Pokémon with Lightning Rod.

Notable Pokémon that can have this ability

Effects

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Pokémon with the Lightning-Rod ability

pikachu
Pikachu

25 - Electric

raichu
Raichu

26 - Electric

cubone
Cubone

104 - Ground

marowak
Marowak

105 - Ground

rhyhorn
Rhyhorn

111 - Ground, Rock

rhydon
Rhydon

112 - Ground, Rock

goldeen
Goldeen

118 - Water

seaking
Seaking

119 - Water

pichu
Pichu

172 - Electric

electrike
Electrike

309 - Electric

manectric
Manectric

310 - Electric

plusle
Plusle

311 - Electric

rhyperior
Rhyperior

464 - Ground, Rock

blitzle
Blitzle

522 - Electric

zebstrika
Zebstrika

523 - Electric

togedemaru
Togedemaru

777 - Electric, Steel

pincurchin
Pincurchin

871 - Electric

sceptile-mega
Sceptile-Mega

10065 - Grass, Dragon

pikachu-rock-star
Pikachu-Rock-Star

10080 - Electric

pikachu-belle
Pikachu-Belle

10081 - Electric

pikachu-pop-star
Pikachu-Pop-Star

10082 - Electric

pikachu-phd
Pikachu-Phd

10083 - Electric

pikachu-libre
Pikachu-Libre

10084 - Electric

pikachu-cosplay
Pikachu-Cosplay

10085 - Electric

pikachu-original-cap
Pikachu-Original-Cap

10094 - Electric

pikachu-hoenn-cap
Pikachu-Hoenn-Cap

10095 - Electric

pikachu-sinnoh-cap
Pikachu-Sinnoh-Cap

10096 - Electric

pikachu-unova-cap
Pikachu-Unova-Cap

10097 - Electric

pikachu-kalos-cap
Pikachu-Kalos-Cap

10098 - Electric

pikachu-alola-cap
Pikachu-Alola-Cap

10099 - Electric

marowak-alola
Marowak-Alola

10115 - Fire, Ghost

pikachu-partner-cap
Pikachu-Partner-Cap

10148 - Electric

marowak-totem
Marowak-Totem

10149 - Fire, Ghost

togedemaru-totem
Togedemaru-Totem

10154 - Electric, Steel

pikachu-starter
Pikachu-Starter

10158 - Electric

pikachu-world-cap
Pikachu-World-Cap

10160 - Electric

pikachu-gmax
Pikachu-Gmax

10199 - Electric