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Arena Trap

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.

Arena Trap

Pokémon ability

Pokémon

3

As Hidden Ability

0

Introduced

Generation 3

Games with pages

8

Flavor

In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.

Flavor Text

Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.

Short Effect

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.

Effect

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.

Pokémon

3 Pokémon, including forms, can have Arena Trap.

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