Arena Trap (Japanese: ありじごく, Hepburn: Antlion) is an ability introduced in Generation III. It is an exclusive ability to Ground-type Pokémon.
Effect[]
In battle[]
Opposing Pokémon are restricted from running or switching. Only flying-type Pokémon, Pokémon with Levitate, and Pokémon who use Baton Pass can escape Arena Trap.
Outside of battle[]
When Pokémon with this ability are in the lead spot, the chance of encountering a wild Pokémon increases to 200%.
Pokémon with Arena Trap[]
As a natural ability[]
Pokémon | Type | |
Diglett | ground | |
Dugtrio | ground | |
Trapinch | ground | |
If any of the Pokémon were introduced before the generation that Arena Trap was introduced in, then they will not have it as a natural ability until then. |