I watched the Pokemon 2018 Episode 77 Preview. And Ash is going to use his Z-Ring (finally) against the Sunyshore City Gym Leader Volkner. Ash will use his Pikashunium Z against his Rematch with him. That got me thinking: Does Z-Moves affected by Abilities that alter damage taken? For Example Motor Drive, Lightning Rod or Water Absorb?
Yes, this is true.
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