Shadow Tag

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.

5 Pokémon3 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

One of the original abilities, from Gen 3 (Ruby & Sapphire).

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In-depth effect
Pokémon
Hidden Ability
More from Gen 3

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 (2)

#0202

Wobbuffet #0360

Wynaut

As a Hidden Ability3

Pokémon that can have Shadow Tag only as their Hidden Ability.

#0574

GothitaHidden #0575

GothoritaHidden #0576

GothitelleHidden

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Shadow Tag.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Swift Swim	44	Doubles Speed during rain.
Sturdy	42	Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Keen Eye	39	Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Chlorophyll	37	Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Inner Focus	35	Prevents flinching.
Intimidate	35	Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Levitate	32	Evades Ground moves.
Swarm	31	Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

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“Shadow Tag”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/shadow-tag.

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