Lightningrod (ability)

Effect

Lightningrod forces all single-target Electric-type moves - used by any other Pokemon on the field - to target this Pokemon, and with 100% accuracy. This includes the status move Thunder Wave. The ability is most useful in double/triple battles.

When hit by the move, it deals no damage to the ability-bearer but raises its Special Attack by one stage. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.

Lightningrod will activate for an Electric-type Hidden Power, but not Electric-type Judgment.

The ability is overridden by other Pokemon becoming the center of attention from the moves Follow Me or Rage Powder.

Changes

In Generations 3-4, Lightningrod did not increase Special Attack nor give immunity to Electric-type attacks. It also did not activate for Hidden Power.

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