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Arena Trap

Arena Trap

Ability used by 3 Scarlet and Violet Pokémon.

Flavor

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

Flavor Text

Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing from battle.

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.

Diglett

Paldea #148Slot 2

Ground

Dugtrio

Paldea #149Slot 2

Ground

Trapinch

Blueberry #44Slot 2

Ground

Drought

Vital Spirit

Arena Trap

Scarlet and Violet ability

Pokémon

3

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