Wandering Spirit (Ability)

Wandering Spirit (Japanese: さまようたましい Wandering Spirit) is an Ability introduced in Generation VIII. It is the signature Ability of Galarian Yamask and Runerigus.

Effect

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In battle

When a Pokémon with this Ability is hit by a contact move, it will switch Abilities between it and the target. It does not work on Wonder Guard.

Outside of battle

It is unknown if Wandering Spirit has an effect outside of battle.

Pokémon with Wandering Spirit

#	Pokémon		Types		First Ability	Second Ability	Hidden Ability
562G	Yamask	Yamask	Ground	Ghost	Wandering Spirit	None	None
0867		Runerigus	Ground	Ghost	Wandering Spirit	None	None
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 other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 遊魂 Yàuhwàhn Mandarin 遊魂 / 游魂 French Âme Vagabonde German Rastlose Seele Italian Anima Errante Korean 떠도는영혼 Tteodoneun Yeonghon Spanish Alma Errante

This article is part of Project Moves and Abilities, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on two related aspects of the Pokémon games.