Arena Trap (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by flying-types and Pokémon in the air.

In-Depth 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 with Arena Trap Stats

Pokémon with Arena Trap	Number of Pokémon
As an Ability	3
As a Hidden Ability	0
Total Pokémon	3

Game Descriptions

Ruby Sapphire	Prevents fleeing.
Emerald	Prevents fleeing.
FireRed LeafGreen	Prevents fleeing.
Diamond Pearl	Prevents the foe from fleeing.
Platinum	Prevents the foe from fleeing.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Prevents the foe from fleeing.
Black White	Prevents the foe from fleeing.
Black 2 White 2	Prevents the foe from fleeing.
X Y	Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.
Sun Moon	Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.
Sword Shield	Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.

Pokémon with Arena Trap as an Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#50		Diglett	Ground	Sand Veil Arena Trap Sand Force(Hidden)	320	10	55	25	35	45	95
#51		Dugtrio	Ground	Sand Veil Arena Trap Sand Force(Hidden)	525	35	100	50	50	70	120
#328		Trapinch	Ground	Hyper Cutter Arena Trap Sheer Force(Hidden)	390	45	100	45	45	45	10

Available

Red Blue	No
Yellow	No
Ruby Sapphire	Yes
Emerald	Yes
FireRed LeafGreen	Yes
Diamond Pearl	Yes
Platinum	Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver	Yes
Black White	Yes
Black 2 White 2	Yes
X Y	Yes
Sun Moon	Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Yes
Sword Shield	Yes