Ability Detail

Summary

Static is an ability in the Pokémon series that primarily relates to causing paralysis. When a Pokémon with Static is hit by a move that makes direct contact, there is a 30% chance that the opposing Pokémon will become paralyzed. This status condition reduces the opponent's speed and has a 25% chance to prevent them from making a move during their turn.

Effects: 1. Paralysis Inducement: As noted, the core effect of Static is to potentially paralyze an opponent upon contact. 2. Team Synergy: Pokémon with Static can work well in teams where speed control is crucial. By paralyzing foes, it can tilt the speed advantage in its team's favor. 3. Contact Moves: Moves that involve direct contact, such as Tackle, Bite, or physical variants of moves, are specifically the ones that may trigger Static.

Interesting Facts: 1. Signature Pokémon: Static is commonly found on Electric-type

Effects

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being paralyzed. Pokémon that are immune to electric-type moves can still be paralyzed by this ability. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, there is a 50% chance that encounters will be with an electric Pokémon, if applicable.

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Paralyzes on contact.

emerald: Paralyzes on contact.

firered-leafgreen: Paralyzes on contact.

diamond-pearl: Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

platinum: Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

heartgold-soulsilver: Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

black-white: Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

black-2-white-2: Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

x-y: Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

sun-moon: The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.