Static (ability)

Effect

If a Pokémon with Static is hit by a move making contact, there is a 30% chance the foe will become paralyzed.

Outside of battle

If a Pokémon with Static is the leading party Pokémon, it is 50% more likely that a wild Pokémon encountered will be Electric type.

Game descriptions

Ruby​/​Sapphire
FireRed​/​LeafGreen
Emerald
Paralyzes on contact.
Diamond​/​Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold​/​SoulSilver
Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
Black​/​White
Black 2​/​White 2
Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
X​/​Y
O.Ruby​/​A.Sapphire
Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
Sun​/​Moon
Ultra Sun​/​Ultra Moon
The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.
Sword​/​Shield
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl
The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis.
Scarlet​/​Violet The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.

Other languages

English Static
Japanese せいでんき (Seidenki)
German Statik
French Statik
Italian Statico
Spanish Elec. Estática
Korean 정전기
Chinese (Simplified) 静电
Chinese (Traditional) 靜電

Pokémon with Static

Static as a hidden ability

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Name
Other abilities
Zapdos 0145 Zapdos Pressure