Soundproof (Ability)
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Soundproof (Japanese: ぼうおん Soundproof) is an Ability introduced in Generation III.
Effect
In battle
Generations III and IV
Soundproof prevents all effects from sound-based moves, granting Pokémon with this Ability immunity from them.
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, a sleeping Pokémon with this Ability cannot be woken with a Poké Flute. From Generation III to IV, Pokémon with this Ability can still fall asleep during an uproar.
Generation V
Pokémon with Soundproof can now be affected by Heal Bell.
Generation VI onward
Pokémon with Soundproof again cannot be affected by Heal Bell.
Sound-based moves
The Ability affects the following moves:
Outside of battle
Soundproof has no effect outside of battle.
Pokémon with Soundproof
# | Pokémon | Types | First Ability | Second Ability | Hidden Ability | ||
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0100 | ![]() |
Voltorb |
Electric | Soundproof | Static | Aftermath | |
0101 | ![]() |
Electrode |
Electric | Soundproof | Static | Aftermath | |
0122 | ![]() |
Mr. Mime |
Psychic | Fairy | Soundproof | Filter | Technician |
0293 | ![]() |
Whismur |
Normal | Soundproof | None | Rattled | |
0294 | ![]() |
Loudred |
Normal | Soundproof | None | Scrappy | |
0295 | ![]() |
Exploud |
Normal | Soundproof | None | Scrappy | |
0410 | ![]() |
Shieldon |
Rock | Steel | Sturdy | None | Soundproof |
0411 | ![]() |
Bastiodon |
Rock | Steel | Sturdy | None | Soundproof |
0439 | ![]() |
Mime Jr. |
Psychic | Fairy | Soundproof | Filter | Technician |
0459 | ![]() |
Snover |
Grass | Ice | Snow Warning | None | Soundproof |
0460 | ![]() |
Abomasnow |
Grass | Ice | Snow Warning | None | Soundproof |
0626 | ![]() |
Bouffalant |
Normal | Reckless | Sap Sipper | Soundproof | |
0782 | ![]() |
Jangmo-o |
Dragon | Bulletproof | Soundproof | Overcoat | |
0783 | ![]() |
Hakamo-o |
Dragon | Fighting | Bulletproof | Soundproof | Overcoat |
0784 | ![]() |
Kommo-o |
Dragon | Fighting | Bulletproof | Soundproof | Overcoat |
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
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In other games
Description
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In the anime
The Pokémon is immune to any sound-based attacks. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
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When a sound-based attack is used on Whismur, it acts like it didn't hear anything. | ||
Alanna's Whismur | A Poké-BLOCK Party | Debut | |
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When a sound-based attack is used on Loudred, it acts like it didn't hear anything. | ||
Mitch Mitchum's Loudred | Rough, Tough Jigglypuff | None |
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The Pokémon is immune to any sound-based attacks. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
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When a sound-based attack is used on Loudred, it doesn't affect it at all. | ||
The Battle Factory's Loudred | Uprooting Seedot | Debut |
In other languages
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Variations of the Ability Soundproof | |
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Soundproof • Cacophony |
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