Ability · Gen 3 · 17 Pokémon
Soundproof
This Pokemon is immune to sound-based moves, unless it used the move.
Soundproof was introduced in Generation 3. 17 Pokémon and forms can have it (5 as a hidden ability).
Best Pokémon with Soundproof
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 Soundproof.
1. Kommo-o#36 in Champions VGC · 93.5% run Soundproof
2. Mr. Mime#152 in Champions VGC · 73.2% run Soundproof
3. Abomasnow#268 in Champions VGC · 17.1% run Soundproof
4. Bastiodon#282 in Champions VGC · 51.2% run Soundproof
5. Electrode#298 in National Dex OU · 18.8% run Soundproof
6. Exploud#313 in National Dex OU · usually runs another ability
7. Hisuian Electrode#397 in National Dex OU · 32.3% run Soundproof
Pokémon with Soundproof
As a regular ability (12)
As a hidden ability (5)
Soundproof FAQ
What does Soundproof do?
This Pokemon is immune to sound-based moves, unless it used the move.
Which Pokémon have Soundproof?
17 Pokémon and forms can have Soundproof, 5 of them only as a hidden ability: Voltorb, Hisuian Voltorb, Electrode, Hisuian Electrode, Mr. Mime, Whismur, Loudred and Exploud and more.
Is Soundproof a hidden ability?
It depends on the Pokémon. Shieldon, Bastiodon, Snover, Abomasnow and Bouffalant have it as a hidden ability, while Voltorb, Hisuian Voltorb, Electrode, Hisuian Electrode and Mr. Mime can have it as a regular ability.
What are the best Pokémon with Soundproof?
By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Soundproof are Kommo-o (#36 in Champions VGC, 93.5% run Soundproof), Mr. Mime (#152 in Champions VGC, 73.2% run Soundproof), Abomasnow (#268 in Champions VGC, 17.1% run Soundproof), Bastiodon (#282 in Champions VGC, 51.2% run Soundproof) and Electrode (#298 in National Dex OU, 18.8% run Soundproof).
Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.