Arena Trap prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Any raised
Pokemon - i.e. Flying-types, Levitators, or Magnet Risers - are not affected by Arena Trap.
If a pokemon with Arena Trap is leading the party pokemon, wild pokemon are twice as likely to appear.
| Generation III | Prevents fleeing. |
|---|---|
| Generation IV | Prevents the foe from fleeing. |
| Generation V | Prevents the foe from fleeing. |
| # | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 050 | Diglett | Sand Veil | Sand Force |
| 051 | Dugtrio | Sand Veil | Sand Force |
| 328 | Trapinch | Hyper Cutter | Sheer Force |
No Pokemon have Arena Trap as a hidden ability in Pokemon Black & White.