All other Pokémon's single-target electric-type moves are redirected to this Pokémon if it is an eligible target.  Other Pokémon's Electric moves raise this Pokémon's Special Attack one stage, negating any other effect on it, and cannot miss it.

If the move's intended target also has this ability, the move is not redirected.  When multiple Pokémon with this ability are possible targets for redirection, the move is redirected to the one with the highest Speed stat, or, in the case of a tie, to a random tied Pokémon.  follow me takes precedence over this ability.

If the Pokémon is a ground-type and thus immune to Electric moves, its immunity prevents the Special Attack boost.

The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.

Lightning Rod

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being paralyzed.

Pokémon that are immune to electric-type moves can still be paralyzed by this ability.

Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, there is a 50% chance that encounters will be with an electric Pokémon, if applicable.

The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.

Static

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raichu

pikachu

pichu

A peculiar stone that can make certain species of
Pokémon evolve. It has a distinct thunderbolt pattern.

static

lightning-rod

Pichu

attack

defense

special-attack

special-defense

speed

electric

Pichu stores electricity in the sacs on its cheeks but discharges it
inadvertently when agitated or excited. Being yet immature,
the Pokémon's handling of electricity is rather inept.

legends-arceus

The electric sacs in its cheeks are small. If even a
little electricity leaks, it becomes shocked.

shield

Despite its small size, it can zap even adult
humans. However, if it does so, it also
surprises itself.

sword

It has electric sacs in its cheeks. When they’re
fully charged, Pichu plays very energetically.

ultra-moon

It still can’t use electricity well. When it’s
surprised or excited, it discharges
electricity unintentionally.

ultra-sun

Despite this Pokémon’s cute appearance, those
who want to live with one should prepare to be
on the receiving end of its electric jolts.

moon

It is not yet skilled at controlling electricity.
If you take your eyes off it, it may shock itself.

When Pichu plays with others, it may short out electricity with
another Pichu, creating a shower of sparks. In that event, this
Pokémon will begin crying, startled by the flash of sparks.

alpha-sapphire

Pichu charges itself with electricity more easily on days with
thunderclouds or when the air is very dry. You can hear the
crackling of static electricity coming off this Pokémon.

omega-ruby

It is not yet skilled at storing electricity.
It may send out a jolt if amused or startled.

It plays with others by touching tails and setting off
sparks. This appears to be a test of courage.

The electric sacs in its cheeks are
small. If even a little electricity
leaks, it becomes shocked.

white-2

black-2

white

black

Despite its small size, it can zap
even adult humans. However, if it
does so, it also surprises itself.

soulsilver

It is not yet skilled at storing
electricity. It may send out a
jolt if amused or startled.

heartgold

platinum

It plays with others by touching
tails and setting off sparks. This
appears to be a test of courage.

pearl

The electric pouches on its cheeks
are still small. They cannot store
much electricity yet.

diamond

It is not yet skilled at storing
electricity. It may send out a jolt if
amused or startled.

leafgreen

Despite its small size, it can zap even
adult humans. However, if it does so, it
also surprises itself.

firered

It is still inept at retaining electricity.
When it is startled, it discharges power
accidentally. It gets better at holding
power as it grows older.

emerald

When PICHU plays with others, it may
short out electricity with another
PICHU, creating a shower of sparks.In that event, this POKéMON will begin
crying, startled by the flash of sparks.

sapphire

PICHU charges itself with electricity
more easily on days with thunderclouds
or when the air is very dry.You can hear the crackling of static
electricity coming off this POKéMON.

ruby

It is unskilled at
storing electric
power. Any kind ofshock causes it to
discharge energy
spontaneously.

crystal

Despite its small
size, it can zap
even adult humans.However, if it
does so, it also
surprises itself.

silver

It is not yet
skilled at storing
electricity.It may send out a
jolt if amused
or startled.

	Base Stats			Stat
HP	20	—		95
Attack	40	—		60
Defense	15	—		35
Sp.Atk	35	—		55
Sp.Def	35	—		55
Speed	60	1		80
Total	205	1	0/510	380

Pichu

Stat

Evolution Chain

Type Matchups