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Motor Drive

Whenever an electric-type move hits this Pokémon, its Speed rises one stage, negating any other effect on it. This ability will not take effect if this Pokémon is immune to Electric moves. Electric moves will ignore this Pokémon's substitute. This effect includes non-damaging moves, i.e. thunder wave.

Generation: IV


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Ability FAQ

What does Motor Drive do?

Whenever an electric-type move hits this Pokémon, its Speed rises one stage, negating any other effect on it. This ability will not take effect if this Pokémon is immune to Electric moves. Electric moves will ignore this Pokémon's substitute. This effect includes non-damaging moves, i.e. thunder wave.

Which generation introduced Motor Drive?

Introduced in IV.

How many Pokémon have Motor Drive?

4 Pokémon can have this ability.

Does Motor Drive have flavor text?

Raises Speed if hit by an Electric-type move.

What is Motor Drive's short effect?

Absorbs electric moves, raising Speed one stage.