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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

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Learn about the Static ability in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It paralyzes attackers 30% of the time and increases wild Electric-type encounters.

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Learn about the Static ability in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. It paralyzes attackers 30% of the time and increases wild Electric-type encounters.

Pokémon with Static: Pikachu, Raichu, Voltorb, Electrode, Electabuzz, Pichu, Mareep, Flaffy, Ampharos, Elekid, Electrike, Manectric.

Ability Effect: When a Pokémon with the Static ability is attacked by a Pokémon using a physical move, there is a 30% chance that the attacking Pokémon will become paralyzed.

Out of Battle Effect: When a Pokémon with the Static ability is the lead Pokémon in your party, the chances of encountering a wild Electric-type Pokémon are increased.

Tips
  • Use a Pokémon with Static at the front of your party to increase your chances of finding Electric-type Pokémon for easier training or catching.
  • Be aware that Static can also paralyze your Pokémon if an opposing Pokémon with Static uses a physical attack against it.

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