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'''Static''' (Japanese: '''せいでんき''' ''Static Electricity'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Fourteen {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have this Ability, all of which are {{type|Electric}}.
'''Static''' (Japanese: '''せいでんき''' ''Static Electricity'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Fifteen {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can have this Ability, all of which are {{t|Electric}} types.


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
When Pokémon with this Ability are hit by a move that makes contact, there is a 30% chance that the attacking foe will become {{status|paralyzed}}. This can affect {{type|Ground}} Pokémon.
When a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a move that makes [[contact]], there is a 30% chance that the attacking Pokémon will become {{status|paralyzed}}. This can affect {{type|Ground}} Pokémon.
 
If a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a [[multi-strike move]] that makes contact, each hit has an independent chance to activate this Ability.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
From {{game|Emerald}} onward, having a Pokémon with this Ability at the front of the player's party also increases the chances of finding Electric-type Pokémon in the area by 50%.
From {{game|Emerald}} onward, if a Pokémon with Static is leading the [[party]], then there is a 50% chance the game will force an encounter with an Electric-type Pokémon, if one is possible.


==Pokémon with Static==
==Pokémon with Static==
{{Ability/head|Electric}}
{{Ability/head|Electric}}
{{ability/entry|025|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Lightningrod}}
{{ability/entry|025|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Lightning Rod}}
{{ability/entry|026|Raichu|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Lightningrod}}
{{ability/entry|026|Raichu|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Lightning Rod}}
{{ability/entry|100|Voltorb|Electric|Electric|Soundproof|Static|Aftermath}}
{{ability/entry|100|Voltorb|Electric|Electric|Soundproof|Static|Aftermath}}
{{ability/entry|101|Electrode|Electric|Electric|Soundproof|Static|Aftermath}}
{{ability/entry|101|Electrode|Electric|Electric|Soundproof|Static|Aftermath}}
{{ability/entry|125|Electabuzz|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Vital Spirit}}
{{ability/entry|125|Electabuzz|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Vital Spirit}}
{{ability/entry|172|Pichu|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Lightningrod}}
{{ability/entry|145|Zapdos|Electric|Flying|Pressure|None|Static}}
{{ability/entry|172|Pichu|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Lightning Rod}}
{{ability/entry|172|Pichu|Electric|Electric|Static|None|None|Spiky-eared Pichu}}
{{ability/entry|179|Mareep|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Plus}}
{{ability/entry|179|Mareep|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Plus}}
{{ability/entry|180|Flaaffy|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Plus}}
{{ability/entry|180|Flaaffy|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Plus}}
{{ability/entry|181|Ampharos|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Plus}}
{{ability/entry|181|Ampharos|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Plus}}
{{ability/entry|239|Elekid|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Vital Spirit}}
{{ability/entry|239|Elekid|Electric|Electric|Static|None|Vital Spirit}}
{{ability/entry|309|Electrike|Electric|Electric|Static|Lightningrod|Minus}}
{{ability/entry|309|Electrike|Electric|Electric|Static|Lightning Rod|Minus}}
{{ability/entry|310|Manectric|Electric|Electric|Static|Lightningrod|Minus}}
{{ability/entry|310|Manectric|Electric|Electric|Static|Lightning Rod|Minus}}
{{ability/entry|587|Emolga|Electric|Flying|Static|None|Motor Drive}}
{{ability/entry|587|Emolga|Electric|Flying|Static|None|Motor Drive}}
{{ability/entry|618|Stunfisk|Electric|Ground|Static|Limber|Sand Veil}}
{{ability/entry|618|Stunfisk|Ground|Electric|Static|Limber|Sand Veil}}
{{Ability/foot|Electric}}
{{Ability/foot|Electric}}
* In [[Generation V]] games, {{p|Zapdos}} has {{a|Lightning Rod}} instead of Static as its Hidden Ability, but it cannot be obtained by any legitimate means.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=electric|exp=yes|gen=When the opponent makes physical contact with the user, they become paralyzed.|image1=Ash Pikachu Static.png‎|image1p=Pikachu}}
{{moveanime|type=electric|exp=yes|gen=When the opponent makes physical contact with the user, they become paralyzed.|image1=Paul Elekid Static 2.png|image1p=Paralyzes|image2=Iris Emolga Static 1.png|image2p=Emolga|image3=Paul Elekid Static 1.png|image3p=Elekid|image4=Iris Emolga Static 2.png|image4p=Effect}}
{{movep|type=electric|ms=025|pkmn=Pikachu|method=When Pikachu gets hit by a physical attack, or uses a physical attack, yellow static electricity appears around the opponent, paralyzing it.}}
{{movep|type=electric|ms=025|pkmn=Pikachu|method=When Pikachu gets hit by a physical attack, or uses a physical attack, yellow static electricity appears around the opponent, paralyzing it.}}
{{movemid|type=electric|user=Ash's Pikachu|startcode=AG070|startname=Balance of Power|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=electric|user=Ash's Pikachu|startcode=AG070|startname=Balance of Power|notes=Debut}}
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{{movemanga|type=electric|exp=yes|gen=The user paralyzes the opponent.|image1=Blue Alakazam Role Play Static.png|image1p=Alakazam}}
{{movemanga|type=electric|exp=yes|gen=The user paralyzes the opponent.|image1=Blue Alakazam Role Play Static.png|image1p=Alakazam}}
{{movep|type=electric|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam raises its hands and points them at the opponent. Electric shocks then comes off its hands and hits the opponent, paralyzing it.}}
{{movep|type=electric|ms=065|pkmn=Alakazam|method=Alakazam raises its hands and points them at the opponent. Electric shocks then comes off its hands and hits the opponent, paralyzing it.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=electric|user=Blue (Adventures)|user1=Blue's Alakazam|startcode=PS287|startname=Hometown Viridian City|notes=Debut <br> Used via {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Role Play (move)|Role Play}}}}
{{movebtmManga|type=electric|user=Blue (Adventures)|user1=Blue's Alakazam|startcode=PS287|startname=Secrets from Sneasel|notes=Debut <br> Used via {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Role Play (move)|Role Play}}}}
 
==Trivia==
* Static was the first Ability to be activated in the {{pkmn|anime}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
{{langtable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|zh_cmn=靜電 ''Jìngdiàn''
|zh_cmn=靜電 ''Jìngdiàn''
|nl=Statisch
|fi=Staattinen
|fi=Staattinen
|el=Στατικός Ηλεκτρισμός
|it=Statico
|it=Statico
|pt=Estática
|pt=Estática
|es={{tt|Elec. Estát.|Electricidad Estática}}
|es=Elec. Estática{{tt|*|Gen VI onwards}}<br>Elec. Estát.{{tt|*|Gens III-V}}
|ko=정전기 ''Jeongjeongi''
|ko=정전기 ''Jeongjeongi''
|fr=Statik
|fr=Statik
|de=Statik
|de=Statik
|ro=Static
|ro=Static
|pl=Statyczność
}}
}}
{{-}}
{{-}}
{{AbilityVariations|Effect Spore|Flame Body|Poison Point|Static|color=Electric|1color={{Grass color dark}}
{{AbilityVariations|Effect Spore|Flame Body|Poison Point|Static|color=Electric|1color={{Grass color dark}}|2color={{fire color dark}}|3color={{poison color dark}}|4color={{electric color dark}}
|2color={{fire color dark}}
|1a=Static|2a=Magnet Pull|1acolor={{electric color dark}}|2acolor={{steel color dark}}|titlea=[[:Category:Abilities that affect appearance of wild Pokémon of specific types|Wild Pokémon type-influencing Abilities]]}}
|3color={{poison color dark}}
|4color={{electric color dark}}
}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}


[[Category:Abilities that activate on contact]]
[[Category:Abilities that affect appearance of wild Pokémon]]
[[Category:Abilities that affect appearance of wild Pokémon]]
[[Category:Abilities that affect appearance of wild Pokémon of specific types]]
[[Category:Abilities with field effects]]
[[Category:Abilities with field effects]]


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[[ja:せいでんき]]
[[ja:せいでんき]]
[[pt:Static]]
[[pt:Static]]
[[zh:静电(特性)]]

Revision as of 03:48, 4 May 2015

Static せいでんき
Static Electricity
Flavor text
Generation III
Paralyzes on contact.
Generation IV
Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
Generation V
Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
Generation VI
Contact with the Pokémon may cause paralysis.
Generation VII
Currently unknown
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Static (Japanese: せいでんき Static Electricity) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Fifteen Pokémon can have this Ability, all of which are Electric types.

Effect

In battle

When a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a move that makes contact, there is a 30% chance that the attacking Pokémon will become paralyzed. This can affect Ground-type Pokémon.

If a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a multi-strike move that makes contact, each hit has an independent chance to activate this Ability.

Outside of battle

From Pokémon Emerald onward, if a Pokémon with Static is leading the party, then there is a 50% chance the game will force an encounter with an Electric-type Pokémon, if one is possible.

Pokémon with Static

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
0025 Pikachu Pikachu
Electric Electric Static None Lightning Rod
0026 Raichu Raichu
Electric Electric Static None Lightning Rod
0100 Voltorb Voltorb
Electric Electric Soundproof Static Aftermath
0101 Electrode Electrode
Electric Electric Soundproof Static Aftermath
0125 Electabuzz Electabuzz
Electric Electric Static None Vital Spirit
0145 Zapdos Zapdos
Electric Flying Pressure None Static
0172 Pichu Pichu
Electric Electric Static None Lightning Rod
0172 Pichu Pichu
Electric Electric Static None None
0179 Mareep Mareep
Electric Electric Static None Plus
0180 Flaaffy Flaaffy
Electric Electric Static None Plus
0181 Ampharos Ampharos
Electric Electric Static None Plus
0239 Elekid Elekid
Electric Electric Static None Vital Spirit
0309 Electrike Electrike
Electric Electric Static Lightning Rod Minus
0310 Manectric Manectric
Electric Electric Static Lightning Rod Minus
0587 Emolga Emolga
Electric Flying Static None Motor Drive
0618 Stunfisk Stunfisk
Ground Electric Static Limber Sand Veil
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In the anime

Paul Elekid Static 1.png
Elekid
Paul Elekid Static 2.png
Paralyzes
Iris Emolga Static 1.png
Emolga
Iris Emolga Static 2.png
Effect
When the opponent makes physical contact with the user, they become paralyzed.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Pikachu When Pikachu gets hit by a physical attack, or uses a physical attack, yellow static electricity appears around the opponent, paralyzing it.
Ash's Pikachu Balance of Power Debut
Elekid When Elekid gets hit by a physical attack, or uses a physical attack, yellow static electricity appears around the opponent, paralyzing it.
Paul's Elekid Shapes of Things to Come! None
Emolga When Emolga gets hit by a physical attack, yellow static electricity appears around the opponent's body, paralyzing it.
Iris's Emolga The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk! None


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 靜電 Jìngdiàn
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Statisch
Finland Flag.png Finnish Staattinen
France Flag.png French Statik
Germany Flag.png German Statik
Italy Flag.png Italian Statico
South Korea Flag.png Korean 정전기 Jeongjeongi
Poland Flag.png Polish Statyczność
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Estática
Romania Flag.png Romanian Static
Spain Flag.png Spanish Elec. Estática*
Elec. Estát.*


Variations of the Ability Effect Spore
Effect SporeFlame BodyPoison PointStatic
Wild Pokémon type-influencing Abilities
StaticMagnet Pull
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