Volt Absorb
Effect in Pokémon Champions
Electric-type moves do not work on the Pokémon. Instead, they restore 1/4 of its max HP.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 3–9
- Introduced in Gen 3
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Thundurus (Therian Forme)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability11 Pokémon · 2 of them as a Hidden Ability
#0135Jolteon
#0170Chinchou
#0171Lanturn
#0312MinunHidden
#0417PachirisuHidden
#0642Thundurus (Therian Forme)
#0807Mega Zeraora
#0922Pawmo
#0923Pawmot
#0940Wattrel
#0941KilowattrelNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Volt Absorb do?
Electric-type moves do not work on the Pokémon. Instead, they restore 1/4 of its max HP.
Which Pokémon have Volt Absorb?
11 Pokémon have it, e.g. Jolteon, Chinchou, Lanturn, Minun, Pachirisu, Thundurus (Therian Forme), Mega Zeraora, Pawmo.
Which types of Pokémon have Volt Absorb?
The most common are Electric (11) / Flying (3) / Fighting (2). The full breakdown of all 11 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Volt Absorb has the highest base stat total?
In order: Mega Zeraora (700), Thundurus (Therian Forme) (580), Jolteon (525), Pawmot (490), Kilowattrel (490).