Shadow Tag (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.

In-Depth Effect

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.

Pokémon with Shadow Tag Stats

Pokémon with Shadow Tag	Number of Pokémon
As an Ability	3
As a Hidden Ability	3
Total Pokémon	6

Game Descriptions

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.
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.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's 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.

Pokémon with Shadow Tag 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
#202		Wobbuffet	Psychic	Shadow Tag Telepathy(Hidden)	438	190	33	58	33	58	33
#360		Wynaut	Psychic	Shadow Tag Telepathy(Hidden)	283	95	23	48	23	48	23
#10038		Gengar Mega	GhostPoison	Shadow Tag	665	60	65	80	170	95	130

Pokémon with Shadow Tag as a Hidden Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#574		Gothita	Psychic	Frisk Competitive Shadow Tag(Hidden)	320	45	30	50	55	65	45
#575		Gothorita	Psychic	Frisk Competitive Shadow Tag(Hidden)	435	60	45	70	75	85	55
#576		Gothitelle	Psychic	Frisk Competitive Shadow Tag(Hidden)	545	70	55	95	95	110	65

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