Lightning Rod in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Ability used by 24 Sword and Shield Pokémon.
Flavor text
The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
Short effect
Redirects eligible Electric-type moves, absorbs them and raises Special Attack.
Effect
Redirects eligible single-target Electric-type moves to this Pokémon. Applicable Electric-type moves are absorbed instead of damaging it and raise Special Attack by one stage, including when the holder is Ground-type. Outside battle, a lead holder increases the chance of applicable Electric-type encounters.
Ability details
Pokémon
Pokémon
Electrike
Galar #66 • Slot 2
Manectric
Galar #67 • Slot 2
Goldeen
Galar #146 • Hidden Ability
Seaking
Galar #147 • Hidden Ability
Pichu
Galar #193 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu Gigantamax
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu Original Cap
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu Hoenn Cap
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu Sinnoh Cap
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu Unova Cap
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu Kalos Cap
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu Alola Cap
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu Partner Cap
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Pikachu World Cap
Galar #194 • Hidden Ability
Raichu
Galar #195 • Hidden Ability
Rhyhorn
Galar #264 • Slot 1
Rhydon
Galar #265 • Slot 1
Rhyperior
Galar #266 • Slot 1
Togedemaru
Galar #348 • Slot 2
Pincurchin
Galar #353 • Slot 1
Cubone
Armor #170 • Slot 2
Marowak
Armor #171 • Slot 2
Marowak Alola
Armor #171 • Slot 2
