Trace (ability) - Pokémon Database

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Trace (ability)

Effect

The Pokémon copies a foe's Ability.

Game descriptions

Ruby​/​SapphireFireRed​/​LeafGreenEmerald	Copies special ability.
Diamond​/​PearlPlatinumHeartGold​/​SoulSilver	The Pokémon copies the foe’s ability.
Black​/​WhiteBlack 2​/​White 2	The Pokémon copies a foe’s Ability.
X​/​YO.Ruby​/​A.Sapphire	The Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.
Sun​/​MoonUltra Sun​/​Ultra Moon	When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.
Sword​/​ShieldB.Diamond​/​S.Pearl	When it enters a battle, the Pokémon copies an opposing Pokémon’s Ability.
Scarlet​/​Violet	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
Korean	트레이스
Chinese (Simplified)	复制
Chinese (Traditional)	複製

Pokémon with Trace

#	Name	2nd ability	Hidden ability
0065	Alakazam Mega Alakazam	—	—
0137	Porygon	Download	Analytic
0233	Porygon2	Download	Analytic
0280	Ralts	Synchronize	Telepathy
0281	Kirlia	Synchronize	Telepathy
0282	Gardevoir	Synchronize	Telepathy

Trace as a hidden ability

No Pokémon have Trace as a hidden ability.