Trace (ability)
Effect
The Pokémon copies a foe's Ability.
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire FireRed/LeafGreen Emerald | Copies special ability. |
|---|---|
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The Pokémon copies the foe’s ability. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The Pokémon copies a foe’s Ability. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability. |
| Sword/Shield | When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability. |
Other languages
| English | Trace |
|---|---|
| Japanese | トレース (Torēsu) |
| German | Fährte |
| French | Calque |
| Italian | Traccia |
| Spanish | Rastro |
Pokémon with Trace
# | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 065 | Alakazam Mega Alakazam |
— | — |
| 137 | Porygon | Download | Analytic |
| 233 | Porygon2 | Download | Analytic |
| 280 | Ralts | Synchronize | Telepathy |
| 281 | Kirlia | Synchronize | Telepathy |
| 282 | Gardevoir | Synchronize | Telepathy |
Trace as a hidden ability
No Pokémon have Trace as a hidden ability.