Ability Reference · Gen III
Static
Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.
Full effect
Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being paralyzed. Pokémon that are immune to Electric-type moves can still be paralyzed by this ability. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, there is a 50% chance that encounters will be with an Electric Pokémon, if applicable.
In-game description
The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.
Stats
GenerationGen III
Total species20
Regular ability19
Hidden ability1
Regular ability (19 Pokémon)
No. 0025 Pikachu 
No. 0026 Raichu 
No. 0100 Voltorb 
No. 0101 Electrode 
No. 0125 Electabuzz 
No. 0172 Pichu 
No. 0179 Mareep 
No. 0180 Flaaffy 
No. 0181 Ampharos 
No. 0239 Elekid 
No. 0309 Electrike 
No. 0310 Manectric 
No. 0587 Emolga 
No. 0618 Stunfisk 
No. 0848 Toxel 
No. 0881 Arctozolt 
No. 0921 Pawmi 
No. 0938 Tadbulb 
No. 0939 Bellibolt Hidden ability (1 Pokémon)
Only available through specific encounters (Dynamax Adventures, Tera Raids, hidden grottoes, etc.).
