Shadow Tag (Ability)

Shadow Tag (Japanese: かげふみ Stepping on Shadows) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation V, it was the signature Ability of and.

In battle
Shadow Tag prevents all foes from fleeing (including ) or switching out while the Pokémon with this Ability is on the field.

Using, , , or will still cause the Pokémon to switch out. Having the Ability or holding a Smoke Ball allows the Pokémon to flee or Teleport, but not switch.

If the player does not switch out a fainted Pokémon and instead attempts to flee, they will not be affected by a wild Pokémon with Shadow Tag.

Shadow Tag does not affect allies.

Generation IV
Shadow Tag now makes the Pokémon immune to the effects of other Pokémon's Shadow Tag. Holding a Shed Shell allows the Pokémon to switch out, but not flee or Teleport.

Generation VI
Pokémon are now immune to Shadow Tag.

Outside of battle
Shadow Tag has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Shadow Tag

 * In the Generation V games,, , and have Shadow Tag as their Hidden Ability, but they cannot be obtained by any legitimate means. Their Hidden Ability is replaced with  in Generation VI.

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, when a Pokémon with this Ability is attacked, there is a 12% chance that the attacking Pokémon may become immobilized.

In, Shadow Tag prevents any adjacent Pokémon from moving, although they are still able to use moves or items. It has no effect on Pokémon and Pokémon with the  or Shadow Tag Ability.

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In other languages
Wegsperre Sombra trampa Marque Ombre Pedinombra かげふみ 踩影（特性）