Ability · Generation III · Ability No. 36

Trace

Spanish name: Calco

Effect

When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon's Ability.

When this Pokémon enters battle, it copies a random opponent's ability. This ability cannot copy Flower Gift, Forecast, Illusion, Imposter, Multitype, Trace, or Zen Mode.

Changes by generation

How this ability worked in older games:

  • Before Black & White: When this Pokémon enters battle, it copies a random opponent's ability. This ability cannot copy Forecast, Multitype, or Trace.
  • Before Diamond & Pearl: When this Pokémon enters battle, it copies a random opponent's ability.

Pokémon with Trace as a regular ability

Pokémon with Trace as a hidden ability

No Pokémon have this ability as a hidden ability.

Related abilities

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