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Shadow Tag

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Shadow Tag

Prevents non-Ghost opponents without Shadow Tag from ordinary switching or fleeing.

Flavor text

This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon’s shadow to prevent it from escaping.

Short effect

Prevents non-Ghost opponents without Shadow Tag from ordinary switching or fleeing.

Effect

Opponents cannot ordinarily switch out or flee while this Pokémon remains active. Ghost-types and Pokémon with Shadow Tag are immune. Escape items or switching moves can bypass the restriction according to their own rules.

Details

Pokémon

6

As Hidden Ability

3

Introduced

Generation 3

Games with pages

8

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