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 | The Pokémon is charged with static electricity, so contact with it may cause paralysis. |
Other languages
| English | Static |
|---|---|
| Japanese | せいでんき (Seidenki) |
| German | Statik |
| French | Statik |
| Italian | Statico |
| Spanish | Elec. Estática |
Pokémon with Static
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | Pikachu | — | Lightning Rod |
| 026 | Raichu | — | Lightning Rod |
| 100 | Voltorb | Soundproof | Aftermath |
| 101 | Electrode | Soundproof | Aftermath |
| 125 | Electabuzz | — | Vital Spirit |
| 172 | Pichu | — | Lightning Rod |
| 179 | Mareep | — | Plus |
| 180 | Flaaffy | — | Plus |
| 181 | Ampharos | — | Plus |
| 239 | Elekid | — | Vital Spirit |
| 309 | Electrike | Lightning Rod | Minus |
| 310 | Manectric | Lightning Rod | Minus |
| 587 | Emolga | — | Motor Drive |
| 618 | Stunfisk | Limber | Sand Veil |
| 848 | Toxel | Rattled | Klutz |
| 881 | Arctozolt | Volt Absorb | Slush Rush |