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Ability · Gen 3 · 6 Pokémon

Shadow Tag

Prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.

Prevents opposing Pokemon from choosing to switch out, unless they are holding a Shed Shell, are a Ghost type, or also have this Ability.

Shadow Tag was introduced in Generation 3. 6 Pokémon and forms can have it (3 as a hidden ability).

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Best Pokémon with Shadow Tag

Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Shadow Tag.

  1. Gengar-Mega1. Mega Gengar#30 in Champions VGC · 100% run Shadow Tag

Pokémon with Shadow Tag

As a regular ability (3)

Gengar-MegaMega GengarWobbuffetWobbuffetWynautWynaut

As a hidden ability (3)

GothitaGothitaGothoritaGothoritaGothitelleGothitelle

Shadow Tag FAQ

What does Shadow Tag do?

Prevents opposing Pokemon from choosing to switch out, unless they are holding a Shed Shell, are a Ghost type, or also have this Ability.

Which Pokémon have Shadow Tag?

6 Pokémon and forms can have Shadow Tag, 3 of them only as a hidden ability: Mega Gengar, Wobbuffet, Wynaut, Gothita, Gothorita and Gothitelle.

Is Shadow Tag a hidden ability?

It depends on the Pokémon. Gothita, Gothorita and Gothitelle have it as a hidden ability, while Mega Gengar, Wobbuffet and Wynaut can have it as a regular ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Shadow Tag?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Shadow Tag are Mega Gengar (#30 in Champions VGC, 100% run Shadow Tag).

Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.