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Trace

Trace

Ability used by 5 Sword and Shield Pokémon.

Flavor

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

Flavor Text

When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.

Short Effect

Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.

Effect

When this Pokémon enters battle, it copies a random opponent's ability. This ability cannot copy Flower Gift, Forecast, Illusion, Imposter, Multitype, Trace, Wonder Guard, or Zen Mode.

Pokémon

Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.

Ralts

Galar #120Slot 2

PsychicFairy

Kirlia

Galar #121Slot 2

PsychicFairy

Gardevoir

Galar #122Slot 2

PsychicFairy

Porygon

Armor #208Slot 1

Normal

Porygon2

Armor #209Slot 1

Normal

Illuminate

Huge Power

Trace

Sword and Shield ability

Pokémon

5

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