Ability Detail

Summary

Volt Absorb is a Pokémon ability that has notable strategic significance in battles, especially for Electric-type Pokémon. The primary effect of Volt Absorb is that it grants the Pokémon immunity to Electric-type moves. When a Pokémon with Volt Absorb is hit by an Electric-type attack, it does not take any damage; instead, it heals for 25% of its maximum HP. This healing effect makes Volt Absorb an invaluable asset for maintaining health and prolonging the Pokémon's presence in battle.

Volt Absorb was introduced in Generation III and remains a sought-after ability due to its defensive and healing properties. It is commonly found on Pokémon such as Jolteon, Lanturn, and Thundurus (Therian Forme). These Pokémon gain a tactical advantage by switching into Electric-type moves intended for other teammates, thus leveraging the immunity and healing to turn the tide of battle.

Additionally, Volt Absorb can create advantageous situations in double battles. For example, a partner Pokémon could intentionally target

Effects

Whenever an electric-type move hits this Pokémon, it heals for 1/4 of its maximum HP, negating any other effect on it. This ability will not take effect if this Pokémon is ground-type and thus immune to Electric moves. Electric moves will ignore this Pokémon's substitute. This effect includes non-damaging moves, i.e. thunder wave.

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Turns electricity into HP.

emerald: Turns electricity into HP.

firered-leafgreen: Turns electricity into HP.

diamond-pearl: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

platinum: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

heartgold-soulsilver: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

black-white: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

black-2-white-2: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

x-y: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move.

sun-moon: Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move, instead of taking damage.