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* In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} is able to defeat [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} by aiming {{m|Thunderbolt|its electric attack}} at the Rhydon's horn, with it being stated that the horn acts as a lightning rod, apparently allowing Pikachu to overcome Rhydon's {{t|Ground|normal immunity}} to Electric attacks, ironically working exactly the opposite way that the later Lightningrod Ability would. | * In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} is able to defeat [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} by aiming {{m|Thunderbolt|its electric attack}} at the Rhydon's horn, with it being stated that the horn acts as a lightning rod, apparently allowing Pikachu to overcome Rhydon's {{t|Ground|normal immunity}} to Electric attacks, ironically working exactly the opposite way that the later Lightningrod Ability would. | ||
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Lightningrod (Japanese: ひらいしん Lightning Rod) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Fifteen Pokémon can have this Ability.
Effect
In battle
Generations III and IV
Lightningrod forces all single-target Template:Type2 attacks in a double battle to strike the Pokémon with this Ability. In a single battle, it will only cause the Pokémon with this Ability to always be hit by Electric-type moves, no matter their accuracy. Note that Lightningrod cannot redirect Discharge, as it targets all Pokémon. Lightningrod cannot redirect an Electric-type Hidden Power.
If Follow Me is used while an Electric-type move is being used, and a Pokémon with Lightningrod is active, the Pokémon using Follow Me is hit instead.
Generation V
Along with its previous effects, Lightningrod also gives Pokémon immunity to all Electric-type attacks, along with the paralyzing effect of Thunder Wave, and raises the Pokémon's Special Attack by one stage whenever they are hit by one. If the Pokémon is Ground-type, its type-granted immunity will take place before the activation of the Ability's new effect and the Special Attack will not be raised unless it is holding a Ring Target. An Electric-typed Judgment is also not affected by this ability.
Outside of battle
In Pokémon Emerald, Trainers registered with the PokéNav's Match Call function will call more often if a Pokémon with Lightningrod leads the party.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, a Pokémon with Lightningrod draws in all Electric-type attacks used within the same floor, and (like Generation V) takes no damage or side effects from the attack. Unlike the main series, Lightningrod will attract and neutralize the effect of Discharge.
Dungeon enemies that have the ability Lightningrod can also negate the Lightningrod of the player's team member(s).
Pokémon with Lightningrod
In the anime
The user draws in Electric attacks. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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When Rhydon's opponent uses an electric attack, the attack changes direction and hits Rhydon's horn instead. | ||
Unknown Trainer's Rhydon | Tag! We're it...! | Debut |
In the manga
Be a Master!! Pokémon BW
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When the opponent uses an Electric-type attack, the attack is sent to the user instead. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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When the opponent uses an Electric-type attack, the attack is redirected to Zebstrika. | ||
A Ranger's Zebstrika | PBW03 | Debut |
Pokémon Adventures
When the opponent uses an Electric-type attack, the user redirects the attack to itself. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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When the opponent uses an Electric-type attack, Electrike raises its tail in the air and can redirect the electric attack to hit its tail instead. | ||
Wattson's Electrike | VS. Electrike II | Debut | |
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When the opponent uses an Electric-type attack, the attack is redirected to Rhydon's horn instead. | ||
Blue's Rhydon | Activate: The Ultimate Attack | None |
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
When the opponent uses an Electric-type attack, the user redirects the attack to itself. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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When the opponent uses an Electric-type attack, the attack is redirected to Rhyperior's horn instead. | ||
Saturn's Rhyperior | The Battle Rages On | Debut |
Trivia
- In Riddle Me This, Pikachu is able to defeat Blaine's Rhydon by aiming its electric attack at the Rhydon's horn, with it being stated that the horn acts as a lightning rod, apparently allowing Pikachu to overcome Rhydon's normal immunity to Electric attacks, ironically working exactly the opposite way that the later Lightningrod Ability would.
In other languages
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