Lightning Rod forces all single-target Electric-type moves - used by any other Pokémon on the field - to target this Pokémon, and with 100% accuracy. This includes the status move Thunder Wave. The ability is most useful in double/triple battles.
When hit by the move, it deals no damage to the ability-bearer but raises its Special Attack by one stage. Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Lightning Rod will activate for an Electric-type Hidden Power, but not Electric-type Judgment.
The ability is overridden by other Pokémon becoming the center of attention from the moves Follow Me or Rage Powder.
In Generations 3-4, Lightning Rod did not increase Special Attack nor give immunity to Electric-type attacks. It also did not activate for Hidden Power.
In Generations 3-5, this ability's name was formatted as Lightningrod.
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald | Draws electrical moves. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | Draws in all Electric-type moves to up Sp. Attack. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk. |
| Sword Shield B.Diamond S.Pearl | The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk. |
| English | Lightning Rod |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Pararrayos |
| Italian | Parafulmine |
| Japanese | ひらいしん (Hiraishin) |
| German | Blitzfänger |
| French | Paratonnerre |