Ability · Generation III · Ability No. 71
Arena Trap
Spanish name: Trampa Arena
Effect
Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing from battle.
While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. Flying-type Pokémon and Pokémon in the air, e.g. due to Levitate or Magnet Rise, are unaffected. Pokémon with Run Away can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled.
Changes by generation
How this ability worked in older games:
- Before Emerald: While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. Flying-type Pokémon and Pokémon in the air, e.g. due to Levitate are unaffected. Pokémon with Run Away can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item.
Pokémon with Arena Trap as a regular ability
#0050 Diglett
#0051 Dugtrio
#0328 TrapinchPokémon with Arena Trap as a hidden ability
No Pokémon have this ability as a hidden ability.