Soundproof

Protects against sound-based moves.

15 Pokémon5 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

This Pokémon is immune to moves flagged as being sound-based. Heal Bell is unaffected. Uproar still prevents this Pokémon from sleeping. This Pokémon can still receive a Perish Song counter through Baton Pass, and will retain a Perish Song counter if it acquires this ability after Perish Song is used. Howl, Roar of Time, Sonic Boom, and Yawn are not flagged as sound-based.

Pokémon with Soundproof (10)

As a Hidden Ability5

Pokémon that can have Soundproof only as their Hidden Ability.

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ShieldonHidden #0411

BastiodonHidden #0459

SnoverHidden #0460

AbomasnowHidden #0626

BouffalantHidden

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Soundproof.

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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“Soundproof”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/soundproof.

Ability data from PokéAPI.