Ability · Generation III · Ability No. 23

Shadow Tag

Spanish name: Sombra Trampa

Effect

The Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadows to prevent them from fleeing or switching out.

While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. Other Pokémon with this ability are unaffected. Pokémon with Run Away can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item.

Changes by generation

How this ability worked in older games:

  • Before Diamond & Pearl: While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. Pokémon with Run Away can still flee.

Pokémon with Shadow Tag as a regular ability

Pokémon with Shadow Tag as a hidden ability

Related abilities

All abilities