Volt Absorb

Description

The wielder gains 25% of its maximum HP when hit by an Electric-type attack and negates the attack. A Ground-type Pokemon with Volt Absorb will not heal any HP. Redirection effects (such as Lightningrod) take effect before Volt Absorb activates. Volt Absorb activates through Substitute but not Protect.

Competitive Use

Due to Thundurus-T, Politoed's Drizzle, and Electric-type attacks being very strong in general this generation, Volt Absorb has a great use in being able to cover up an Electric-type weakness easily. Thundurus-T, Jolteon, and Lanturn can switch into most Electric-type Pokemon for free healing, though they should beware of coverage moves.

Found normally

Pokémon	Type	Tier	Abilities	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	BST
Chinchou	Water / Electric	LC	Volt Absorb / Illuminate / Water Absorb	75	38	38	56	56	67	330
Jolteon	Electric	OU	Volt Absorb / Quick Feet	65	65	60	110	95	130	525
Lanturn	Water / Electric	RU	Volt Absorb / Illuminate / Water Absorb	125	58	58	76	76	67	460
Thundurus-T	Electric / Flying	OU	Volt Absorb / Defiant	79	105	70	145	80	101	580

Found in Dream World

Pokémon	Type	Tier	Abilities	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	BST
Pachirisu	Electric	NU	Run Away / Pickup / Volt Absorb	60	45	70	45	90	95	405
Raikou	Electric	UU	Pressure / Volt Absorb	90	85	75	115	100	115	580