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 |
Pokémon with Volt Absorb
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
 0135 | Jolteon | — | Quick Feet |
 0170 | Chinchou | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
 0171 | Lanturn | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
 0642 | Thundurus Therian Forme |
— | — |
 0807 | Zeraora | — | — |
 0880 | Dracozolt | Hustle | Sand Rush |
 0881 | Arctozolt | Static | Slush Rush |
 0922 | Pawmo | Natural Cure | Iron Fist |
 0923 | Pawmot | Natural Cure | Iron Fist |
 0940 | Wattrel | Wind Power | Competitive |
 0941 | Kilowattrel | Wind Power | Competitive |
