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'''Shadow Tag''' (Japanese: '''かげふみ''' ''Stepping on Shadows'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Eight {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can have this Ability. Prior to [[Generation V]], it was the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Wynaut}} and {{p|Wobbuffet}}.
'''Shadow Tag''' (Japanese: '''かげふみ''' ''Stepping on Shadows'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. Prior to [[Generation V]], it was the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Wynaut}} and {{p|Wobbuffet}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
Shadow Tag prevents all foes from [[Recall|switching]] out or [[Escape|fleeing]]. In a wild battle against a Pokémon with Shadow Tag, the Trainer is unable to run away. {{a|Run Away}} negates its effect, but only in a wild battle. Similarly, as of [[Generation IV]], if two Pokémon with Shadow Tag face one another, both may switch out at any time. {{m|Baton Pass}}, {{m|U-turn}}, and {{m|Volt Switch}} also allow the opponent to switch.
Shadow Tag prevents all foes from [[Escape|fleeing]] (including {{m|Teleport}}) or [[Recall|switching out]] while the Pokémon with this Ability is on the field.


The [[held item]] {{DL|In-battle effect item|Shed Shell}} allows a Pokémon to switch out when facing a Pokémon with Shadow Tag.
Using {{m|Baton Pass}}, {{m|U-turn}}, {{m|Volt Switch}}, or {{m|Parting Shot}} will still cause the Pokémon to switch out. Having the Ability {{a|Run Away}} or holding a [[Smoke Ball]] allows the Pokémon to flee or Teleport, but not switch.


In [[Double Battle]]s and [[Triple Battle]]s, Shadow Tag does not affect the partner Pokémon.
If a wild Pokémon has Shadow Tag and the player's Pokémon faints, if the player attempts to flee instead of sending out another Pokémon, they are unaffected by Shadow Tag.
 
Shadow Tag does not affect allies.
 
====Generation IV====
Shadow Tag now makes the Pokémon immune to the effects of other Pokémon's Shadow Tag. Holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Shed Shell}} allows the Pokémon to switch out, but not flee or Teleport.
 
====Generation VI====
{{type|Ghost}} Pokémon are now immune to Shadow Tag.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
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==Pokémon with Shadow Tag==
==Pokémon with Shadow Tag==
{{Ability/head|Psychic}}
{{Ability/head|Ghost}}
{{ability/entry|094|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|Shadow Tag|None|None|Mega Gengar}}
{{Ability/entry|094M|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|Shadow Tag|None|None|Mega Gengar}}
{{ability/entry|202|Wobbuffet|Psychic|Psychic|Shadow Tag|None|Telepathy}}
{{Ability/entry|202|Wobbuffet|Psychic|Psychic|Shadow Tag|None|Telepathy}}
{{ability/entry|360|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|Shadow Tag|None|Telepathy}}
{{Ability/entry|360|Wynaut|Psychic|Psychic|Shadow Tag|None|Telepathy}}
{{ability/entry|574|Gothita|Psychic|Psychic|Frisk|Competitive|Shadow Tag}}
{{Ability/entry|574|Gothita|Psychic|Psychic|Frisk|Competitive|Shadow Tag}}
{{ability/entry|575|Gothorita|Psychic|Psychic|Frisk|Competitive|Shadow Tag}}
{{Ability/entry|575|Gothorita|Psychic|Psychic|Frisk|Competitive|Shadow Tag}}
{{ability/entry|576|Gothitelle|Psychic|Psychic|Frisk|Competitive|Shadow Tag}}
{{Ability/entry|576|Gothitelle|Psychic|Psychic|Frisk|Competitive|Shadow Tag}}
{{ability/entry|607|Litwick|Ghost|Fire|Flash Fire|Flame Body|Shadow Tag}}
{{Ability/foot|Ghost}}
{{ability/entry|608|Lampent|Ghost|Fire|Flash Fire|Flame Body|Shadow Tag}}
 
{{ability/entry|609|Chandelure|Ghost|Fire|Flash Fire|Flame Body|Shadow Tag}}
* In [[Generation V]] games, {{p|Litwick}}, {{p|Lampent}}, and {{p|Chandelure}} have Shadow Tag as their [[Hidden Ability]], but they cannot be obtained by any legitimate means. Their Hidden Ability is replaced with {{a|Infiltrator}} in [[Generation VI]].
{{Ability/foot|Psychic}}
 
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=When the user is hidden in shadows, the opponent is unable to retreat.|image1=Garma Shadow Tag.png|image1p=Mega Gengar}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=094M|pkmn=Gengar|method=When Mega Gengar is hidden in shadows, the opponent is unable to retreat.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ghost|user=X (Adventures)|user1=X's Garma|startcode=PAXY20|startname=Changing Gengar|notes=Debut}}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color dark}}
{{Langtable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|zh_cmn=影子遊戲 ''Yǐngzǐ Yóuxì''
|zh_cmn=影子遊戲 ''Yǐngzǐ Yóuxì''
|fr=Marque Ombre
|fr=Marque Ombre
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|pt=Fio de Sombra
|pt=Fio de Sombra
|ko=그림자 밟기 ''Geurimja Balgi''
|ko=그림자 밟기 ''Geurimja Balgi''
|es=Sombratrampa
|es_eu=Sombra Trampa{{tt|*|Gen VI onwards}}<br>Sombratrampa{{tt|*|Gens III-V}}
}}
}}
{{-}}
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{{AbilityVariations|Magnet Pull|Arena Trap|Shadow Tag|color=Psychic|1color={{steel color dark}}|2color={{ground color dark}}|3color={{psychic color dark}}}}
{{AbilityVariations|Magnet Pull|Arena Trap|Shadow Tag|color=Ghost|1color={{steel color dark}}|2color={{ground color dark}}|3color={{ghost color dark}}}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}



Revision as of 20:50, 18 November 2016

Shadow Tag かげふみ
Stepping on Shadows
Flavor text
Generation III
Prevents the foe's escape.
Generation IV
Prevents the foe from escaping.
Generation V
Prevents the foe from escaping.
Generation VI
Prevents opposing Pokémon from escaping
Generation VII
This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadow to prevent it from escaping.
Generation VIII
Currently unknown
Generation IX
Currently unknown

Shadow Tag (Japanese: かげふみ Stepping on Shadows) is an Ability introduced in Generation III. Prior to Generation V, it was the signature Ability of Wynaut and Wobbuffet.

Effect

In battle

Shadow Tag prevents all foes from fleeing (including Teleport) or switching out while the Pokémon with this Ability is on the field.

Using Baton Pass, U-turn, Volt Switch, or Parting Shot will still cause the Pokémon to switch out. Having the Ability Run Away or holding a Smoke Ball allows the Pokémon to flee or Teleport, but not switch.

If a wild Pokémon has Shadow Tag and the player's Pokémon faints, if the player attempts to flee instead of sending out another Pokémon, they are unaffected by Shadow Tag.

Shadow Tag does not affect allies.

Generation IV

Shadow Tag now makes the Pokémon immune to the effects of other Pokémon's Shadow Tag. Holding a Shed Shell allows the Pokémon to switch out, but not flee or Teleport.

Generation VI

Ghost-type Pokémon are now immune to Shadow Tag.

Outside of battle

Shadow Tag has no effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Shadow Tag

# Pokémon Types First Ability Second Ability Hidden Ability
094M Gengar Gengar
Ghost Poison Shadow Tag None None
0202 Wobbuffet Wobbuffet
Psychic Psychic Shadow Tag None Telepathy
0360 Wynaut Wynaut
Psychic Psychic Shadow Tag None Telepathy
0574 Gothita Gothita
Psychic Psychic Frisk Competitive Shadow Tag
0575 Gothorita Gothorita
Psychic Psychic Frisk Competitive Shadow Tag
0576 Gothitelle Gothitelle
Psychic Psychic Frisk Competitive Shadow Tag
Please note that abilities marked with a superscript are only available in the stated generation or later.
  • For Generation III and IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 影子遊戲 Yǐngzǐ Yóuxì
France Flag.png French Marque Ombre
Germany Flag.png German Wegsperre
Italy Flag.png Italian Pedinombra
South Korea Flag.png Korean 그림자 밟기 Geurimja Balgi
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Fio de Sombra
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Sombra Trampa*
Sombratrampa*


Variations of the Ability Magnet Pull
Magnet PullArena TrapShadow Tag
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