Trace

Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.

5 PokémonIntroduced in Gen 3

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

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In-depth effect
Pokémon
More from Gen 3

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 (5)

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Trace.

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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Cite this page

“Trace”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/trace.

Ability data from PokéAPI.