Volt Absorb (ability)
Effect
A Pokémon with Volt Absorb heals 1⁄4 of its maximum HP when hit by an Electric-type attack, including Thunder Wave.
Changes
In Generation 3, Volt Absorb does not activate for Thunder Wave.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
Turns electricity into HP. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move, instead of taking damage. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move instead of taking damage. |
| Scarlet/Violet | If hit by an Electric-type move, the Pokémon has its HP restored instead of taking damage. |
Other languages
| English | Volt Absorb |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ちくでん (Chikuden) |
| German | Voltabsorber |
| French | Absorb Volt |
| Italian | Assorbivolt |
| Spanish | Absorbe Elec |
| Korean | 축전 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蓄电 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蓄電 |
Pokémon with Volt Absorb
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolteon | — | Quick Feet |
| Chinchou | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
| Lanturn | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
| Thundurus Therian Forme |
— | — |
| Zeraora | — | — |
| Dracozolt | Hustle | Sand Rush |
| Arctozolt | Static | Slush Rush |
| Pawmo | Natural Cure | Iron Fist |
| Pawmot | Natural Cure | Iron Fist |
| Wattrel | Wind Power | Competitive |
| Kilowattrel | Wind Power | Competitive |
