diff --git a/src/battle_ai_main.c b/src/battle_ai_main.c
index 71817646b1..5dc9ab23ae 100644
--- a/src/battle_ai_main.c
+++ b/src/battle_ai_main.c
@@ -943,6 +943,19 @@ static s32 AI_CheckBadMove(u32 battlerAtk, u32 battlerDef, u32 move, s32 score)
                   && IsNonVolatileStatusMoveEffect(moveEffect))
                     RETURN_SCORE_MINUS(10);
                 break;
+            case ABILITY_VOLT_ABSORB:
+            case ABILITY_LIGHTNING_ROD:
+                if (moveType == TYPE_ELECTRIC)
+                    RETURN_SCORE_MINUS(20);
+                break;
+            case ABILITY_STORM_DRAIN:
+                if (moveType == TYPE_WATER)
+                    RETURN_SCORE_MINUS(20);
+                break;
+            case ABILITY_FLASH_FIRE:
+                if (moveType == TYPE_FIRE)
+                    RETURN_SCORE_MINUS(20);
+                break;
             } // def ability checks
 
             // target partner ability checks & not attacking partner
@@ -3386,7 +3399,7 @@ static u32 AI_CalcMoveEffectScore(u32 battlerAtk, u32 battlerDef, u32 move)
         score += AI_TryToClearStats(battlerAtk, battlerDef, isDoubleBattle);
         break;
     case EFFECT_ROAR:
-        if ((gMovesInfo[move].soundMove && aiData->abilities[battlerDef] == ABILITY_SOUNDPROOF) 
+        if ((gMovesInfo[move].soundMove && aiData->abilities[battlerDef] == ABILITY_SOUNDPROOF)
           || aiData->abilities[battlerDef] == ABILITY_SUCTION_CUPS)
             break;
         else if (IsDynamaxed(battlerDef))
diff --git a/test/battle/ai.c b/test/battle/ai.c
index f69a748bc9..e5c5a5e76d 100644
--- a/test/battle/ai.c
+++ b/test/battle/ai.c
@@ -1001,6 +1001,21 @@ AI_SINGLE_BATTLE_TEST("AI calculates guaranteed criticals and detects critical i
     }
 }
 
+AI_DOUBLE_BATTLE_TEST("AI recognizes Volt Absorb received from Trace")
+{
+    GIVEN {
+        AI_FLAGS(AI_FLAG_CHECK_BAD_MOVE | AI_FLAG_CHECK_VIABILITY | AI_FLAG_TRY_TO_FAINT);
+        PLAYER(SPECIES_MAGNETON);
+        PLAYER(SPECIES_GARDEVOIR) { Ability(ABILITY_TRACE); }
+        OPPONENT(SPECIES_JOLTEON) { Ability(ABILITY_VOLT_ABSORB); Moves(MOVE_THUNDER_WAVE, MOVE_THUNDERSHOCK, MOVE_WATER_GUN); }
+        OPPONENT(SPECIES_JOLTEON) { Ability(ABILITY_VOLT_ABSORB); Moves(MOVE_THUNDER_WAVE, MOVE_THUNDERSHOCK, MOVE_WATER_GUN); }
+    } WHEN {
+        TURN { NOT_EXPECT_MOVE(opponentLeft, MOVE_THUNDERSHOCK); NOT_EXPECT_MOVE(opponentLeft, MOVE_THUNDER_WAVE); NOT_EXPECT_MOVE(opponentRight, MOVE_THUNDER_WAVE); }
+    } THEN {
+        EXPECT(gBattleResources->aiData->abilities[B_POSITION_PLAYER_RIGHT] == ABILITY_VOLT_ABSORB);
+    }
+}
+
 AI_SINGLE_BATTLE_TEST("AI avoids contact moves against rocky helmet")
 {
     u32 item;