Run Away (ability)
Effect
Run Away allows the bearer to flee a battle with a wild Pokémon without fail, even if the opposing Pokémon has used a move like Mean Look or Bind, or has an ability such as Arena Trap.
Pokémon with Run Away cannot switch out for another Pokémon, only flee. It does not allow the Pokémon to flee from Trainer battles.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
Makes escaping easier. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
Enables sure getaway from wild Pokémon. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon. |
| Scarlet/Violet | Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon. |
Other languages
| English | Run Away |
|---|---|
| Japanese | にげあし (Nige Ashi) |
| German | Angsthase |
| French | Fuite |
| Italian | Fugafacile |
| Spanish | Fuga |
| Korean | 도주 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 逃跑 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 逃跑 |
Pokémon with Run Away
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattata | Guts | Hustle |
| Raticate | Guts | Hustle |
| Ponyta | Flash Fire | Flame Body |
| Ponyta Galarian Ponyta |
Pastel Veil | Anticipation |
| Rapidash | Flash Fire | Flame Body |
| Rapidash Galarian Rapidash |
Pastel Veil | Anticipation |
| Doduo | Early Bird | Tangled Feet |
| Dodrio | Early Bird | Tangled Feet |
| Eevee | Adaptability | Anticipation |
| Sentret | Keen Eye | Frisk |
| Furret | Keen Eye | Frisk |
| Aipom | Pickup | Skill Link |
| Dunsparce | Serene Grace | Rattled |
| Snubbull | Intimidate | Rattled |
| Poochyena | Quick Feet | Rattled |
| Pachirisu | Pickup | Volt Absorb |
| Buneary | Klutz | Limber |
| Patrat | Keen Eye | Analytic |
| Nickit | Unburden | Stakeout |
| Thievul | Unburden | Stakeout |
| Wooloo | Fluffy | Bulletproof |
| Tandemaus | Pickup | Own Tempo |
| Maschiff | Intimidate | Stakeout |
| Dudunsparce Two-Segment Form |
Serene Grace | Rattled |
| Dudunsparce Three-Segment Form |
Serene Grace | Rattled |
| Gimmighoul Roaming Form |
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Run Away as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpie |
Shield Dust |
| Weedle |
Shield Dust |
| Oddish |
Chlorophyll |
| Venonat |
Compound Eyes Tinted Lens |
| Wurmple |
Shield Dust |
| Nincada |
Compound Eyes |
| Kricketot |
Shed Skin |
| Lillipup |
Vital Spirit Pickup |