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
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu | — | Lightning Rod |
| Raichu | — | Lightning Rod |
| Voltorb | Soundproof | Aftermath |
| Voltorb Hisuian Voltorb |
Soundproof | Aftermath |
| Electrode | Soundproof | Aftermath |
| Electrode Hisuian Electrode |
Soundproof | Aftermath |
| Electabuzz | — | Vital Spirit |
| Pichu | — | Lightning Rod |
| Mareep | — | Plus |
| Flaaffy | — | Plus |
| Ampharos | — | Plus |
| Elekid | — | Vital Spirit |
| Electrike | Lightning Rod | Minus |
| Manectric | Lightning Rod | Minus |
| Emolga | — | Motor Drive |
| Stunfisk | Limber | Sand Veil |
| Toxel | Rattled | Klutz |
| Arctozolt | Volt Absorb | Slush Rush |
| Pawmi | Natural Cure | Iron Fist |
| Tadbulb | Own Tempo | Damp |
| Bellibolt | Electromorphosis | Damp |
