Arena Trap
Ability used by 3 HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokémon.
Flavor
In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.
Flavor Text
Prevents the foe 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
Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.
Arena Trap
HeartGold & SoulSilver ability
Pokémon
3
