Volt Absorb (ability)
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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 | Restores HP if hit by an Electric-type move, instead of taking damage. |
Pokémon with Volt Absorb
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
 135 | Jolteon | — | Quick Feet |
 170 | Chinchou | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
 171 | Lanturn | Illuminate | Water Absorb |
 642 | Thundurus Therian Forme |
— | Defiant |
Volt Absorb as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
 312 | Minun |
Minus |
 417 | Pachirisu |
Run Away Pickup |