Shadow Tag (ability)
Effect
Prevents the foe from escaping.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald |
Prevents the foe’s escape. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
Prevents the foe from escaping. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
Prevents the foe from escaping. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Prevents opposing Pokémon from escaping. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon’s shadow to prevent it from escaping. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon’s shadow to prevent it from escaping. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon’s shadows to prevent them from fleeing or switching out. |
Other languages
| English | Shadow Tag |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かげふみ (Kage Fumi) |
| German | Wegsperre |
| French | Marque Ombre |
| Italian | Pedinombra |
| Spanish | Sombra Trampa |
| Korean | 그림자밟기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 踩影 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 踩影 |
Pokémon with Shadow Tag
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gengar Mega Gengar |
— | — |
| Wobbuffet | — | Telepathy |
| Wynaut | — | Telepathy |
Shadow Tag as a hidden ability
# | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| Gothita |
Frisk Competitive |
| Gothorita |
Frisk Competitive |
| Gothitelle |
Frisk Competitive |