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 B.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alakazam Mega Alakazam |
— | — |
| Porygon | Download | Analytic |
| Porygon2 | Download | Analytic |
| Ralts | Synchronize | Telepathy |
| Kirlia | Synchronize | Telepathy |
| Gardevoir | Synchronize | Telepathy |
Trace as a hidden ability
No Pokémon have Trace as a hidden ability.