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Arena Trap

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Arena Trap

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

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.

Diglett

#0050 • Slot 2

Ground

Dugtrio

#0051 • Slot 2

Ground

Trapinch

#0328 • Slot 2

Ground
How each game describes Arena Trap, newest first. Every row links to that game's own ability page.

Scarlet and Violet

Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing from battle.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sword and Shield

Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.

X and Y

Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.

Black and White

Prevents the foe from fleeing.

FireRed and LeafGreen

Prevents fleeing.

Anticipation

Armor Tail

Arena Trap

Pokémon ability

Pokémon

3

As Hidden Ability

0

Introduced

Generation 3

Games with pages

8

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