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Arena Trap
Generation III · 3 species
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.
In detail
While this Pokémon is in battle, opposing Pokémon cannot flee or switch out. Flying-type Pokémon and Pokémon in the air, e.g. due to Levitate or Magnet Rise, are unaffected. Pokémon with Run Away can still flee. Pokémon can still switch out with the use of a move or item. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is doubled.
In-game description
Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing from battle.
