Static

Ability used by 12 Diamond and Pearl Pokémon.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.

Flavor Text

Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.

Short Effect

Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.

Effect

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.

Pokémon

Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.