Storm Drain forces all single-target Water-type moves - used by any other Pokemon on the field - to target this Pokemon, and with 100% accuracy. 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.
Storm Drain will activate for an Water-type Hidden Power, but not Water-type Judgment.
The ability is overridden by other Pokemon becoming the center of attention
from the moves Follow Me or Rage Powder.
In Generations 3-4, Storm Drain did not increase Special Attack nor give immunity to Water-type attacks. It also did not activate for Hidden Power.
| Generation IV | The Pokémon draws in all Water-type moves. |
|---|---|
| Generation V | Draws in all Water-type moves to up Sp. Attack. |
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | Shellos | Sticky Hold | Sand Force |
| 423 | Gastrodon | Sticky Hold | Sand Force |
| 456 | Finneon | Swift Swim | Water Veil |
| 457 | Lumineon | Swift Swim | Water Veil |
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| 345 | Lileep |
Suction Cups |
| 346 | Cradily |
Suction Cups |
| 556 | Maractus |
Water Absorb Chlorophyll |