Trace (Pokémon Ability)
Effect
Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
In-Depth 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 with Trace Stats
| Pokémon with Trace | Number of Pokémon |
|---|---|
| As an Ability | 6 |
| As a Hidden Ability | 0 |
| Total Pokémon | 6 |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Copies special ability. |
| Emerald | Copies special ability. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Copies special ability. |
| Diamond Pearl | The Pokémon copies the foe’s ability. |
| Platinum | The Pokémon copies the foe’s ability. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | The Pokémon copies the foe’s ability. |
| Black White | The Pokémon copies a foe’s Ability. |
| Black 2 White 2 | The Pokémon copies a foe’s Ability. |
| X Y | The Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability. |
| Sun Moon | When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability. |
| Sword Shield | When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability. |
Pokémon with Trace as an Ability
| # | Image | Name | Type | Abilities | Base Stats | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | HP | Atk | Def | S.Atk | S.Def | Spd | |||||
| #137 |  | Porygon | Analytic(Hidden) | 455 | 65 | 60 | 70 | 85 | 75 | 40 | |
| #233 |  | Porygon2 | Analytic(Hidden) | 595 | 85 | 80 | 90 | 105 | 95 | 60 | |
| #280 |  | Ralts | Telepathy(Hidden) | 223 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 45 | 35 | 40 | |
| #281 |  | Kirlia | Telepathy(Hidden) | 313 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 65 | 55 | 50 | |
| #282 |  | Gardevoir | Telepathy(Hidden) | 583 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 125 | 115 | 80 | |
| #10037 |  | Alakazam Mega | 650 | 55 | 50 | 65 | 175 | 105 | 150 | ||
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 |