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. |
Other languages
| English | Volt Absorb |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | Jolteon | — | Quick Feet |
| 170 | Chinchou | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
| 171 | Lanturn | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
| 312 | Minun | Minus | — |
| 417 | Pachirisu | Pickup | — |
| 642 | Thundurus Therian Forme |
— | Defiant |
| 807 | Zeraora | — | — |
Volt Absorb as a hidden ability
No Pokémon have Volt Absorb as a hidden ability.