Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Steel-type Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. 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, Steel-type Pokémon have a higher encounter rate.
| ruby sapphire | Traps STEEL-type POKéMON. |
|---|---|
| emerald | Traps STEEL-type POKéMON. |
| firered leafgreen | Traps STEEL-type POKéMON. |
| diamond pearl | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping. |
| platinum | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping. |
| heartgold soulsilver | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping. |
| black white | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping. |
| black 2 white 2 | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping. |
| x y | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping. |
| omega ruby alpha sapphire | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping. |
| sun moon | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping using its magnetic force. |
| ultra sun ultra moon | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping using its magnetic force. |
| lets go pikachu lets go eevee | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping using its magnetic force. |
| sword shield | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping using its magnetic force. |
| scarlet violet | Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from fleeing by pulling them in with magnetism. |