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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

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)

#0137Porygon#0233Porygon2#0280Ralts#0281Kirlia#0282Gardevoir
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“Trace”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/trace.

Ability data from PokéAPI.