Motor Drive

Absorbs Electric moves, raising Speed one stage.

4 Pokémon1 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 4

Added in Gen 4.

Found on Pokémon

Electivire

Blitzle

Zebstrika

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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.

Pokémon with Motor Drive (3)

As a Hidden Ability1

Pokémon that can have Motor Drive only as their Hidden Ability.

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EmolgaHidden

More abilities from Gen 4

Other abilities introduced alongside Motor Drive.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Frisk	28	Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Gluttony	27	Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Hydration	22	Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Leaf Guard	20	Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Mold Breaker	20	Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Technician	20	Strengthens moves of 60 base power or less to 1.5× their power.
Ice Body	19	Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Iron Fist	18	Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.

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