Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. Other Pokémon with this ability are unaffected. Pokémon with Run Away can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item.
| ruby sapphire | Prevents the foe’s escape. |
|---|---|
| emerald | Prevents the foe’s escape. |
| firered leafgreen | Prevents the foe’s escape. |
| diamond pearl | Prevents the foe from escaping. |
| platinum | Prevents the foe from escaping. |
| heartgold soulsilver | Prevents the foe from escaping. |
| black white | Prevents the foe from escaping. |
| black 2 white 2 | Prevents the foe from escaping. |
| x y | Prevents opposing Pokémon from escaping. |
| omega ruby alpha sapphire | Prevents opposing Pokémon from escaping. |
| sun moon | This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon’s shadow to prevent it from escaping. |
| ultra sun ultra moon | This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon’s shadow to prevent it from escaping. |
| lets go pikachu lets go eevee | This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon’s shadow to prevent it from escaping. |
| sword shield | This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon’s shadow to prevent it from escaping. |
| scarlet violet | The Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadows to prevent them from fleeing or switching out. |