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. |
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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 | Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move instead of taking damage. |
Other languages
English | Volt Absorb |
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Japanese | ちくでん (Chikuden) |
German | Voltabsorber |
French | Absorb Volt |
Italian | Assorbivolt |
Spanish | Absorbe Elec |
Pokémon with Volt Absorb
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
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135 | Jolteon | — | Quick Feet |
170 | Chinchou | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
171 | Lanturn | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
642 | Thundurus Therian Forme |
— | — |
807 | Zeraora | — | — |
880 | Dracozolt | Hustle | Sand Rush |
881 | Arctozolt | Static | Slush Rush |