Essentials

Shadow Tag

Generation 3

Summary

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.

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.

History

Before Diamond, Pearl

Affects other Pokémon with this ability.

Flavor

Flavor Text

Generation 3
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen

Prevents the foe’s escape.

Generation 4
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver

Prevents the foe from escaping.

Generation 5
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Prevents the foe from escaping.

Generation 6
X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Prevents opposing Pokémon from escaping.

Generation 7
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon’s shadow to prevent it from escaping.

Foreign Names

Japanese
かげふみ (kagefumi)
かげふみ
Korean
그림자밟기
Chinese
踩影
踩影
French
Marque Ombre
German
Wegsperre
Spanish
Sombra Trampa
Italian
Pedinombra
Czech
Znamení temna

Pokémon

Pokémon Type Ability Gender Egg Group HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd Total
Normal: May be found normally on Pokémon.
Mega Gengar Mega Gengar Ghost Poison Shadow Tag ½ male, ½ female Amorphous 60 65 80 170 95 130 600
Wynaut Psychic Shadow Tag
Telepathy 		½ male, ½ female Undiscovered 95 23 48 23 48 23 260
Wobbuffet Psychic Shadow Tag
Telepathy 		½ male, ½ female Amorphous 190 33 58 33 58 33 405
Pokémon Type Ability Gender Egg Group HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd Total
Hidden: Found on Pokémon from the Dream World and Dream Radar, as well as a few Pokémon from specific in-game encounters.
Gothita Psychic Frisk
Competitive
Shadow Tag 		¼ male, ¾ female Human-Like 45 30 50 55 65 45 290
Gothorita Psychic Frisk
Competitive
Shadow Tag 		¼ male, ¾ female Human-Like 60 45 70 75 85 55 390
Gothitelle Psychic Frisk
Competitive
Shadow Tag 		¼ male, ¾ female Human-Like 70 55 95 95 110 65 490

6 Pokémon

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