Trace (ability)

Trace is one of the many abilities that are inheritable by Pokémon.

Function

On switch-in, or when thisPokémon acquires this ability, thisPokémon copies a random adjacent opposingPokémon's Ability. Otherwise, if there is no Ability that can be copied at that time, this Ability will activate as soon as an Ability can be copied. Abilities that cannot be copied are. Comatose (ability), Disguise (ability), Flower Gift (ability), Forecast (ability), Illusion (ability), Imposter (ability), Multitype (ability), Schooling (ability), Stance Change (ability), Trace (ability), and Zen Mode (ability).

Inheritees Pokémon

Predominant ability

Primary

# No.		Pokémon	Type 1	Type 2	Ability 1	Ability 2	Hidden Ability
137		Porygon	Normal		Trace	Download	Analytic
233		Porygon2	Normal		Trace	Download	Analytic

Secondary

# No.		Pokémon	Type 1	Type 2	Ability 1	Ability 2	Hidden Ability
280		Ralts	Psychic	Fairy	Synchronize	Trace	Telepathy
281		Kirlia	Psychic	Fairy	Synchronize	Trace	Telepathy
282		Gardevoir	Psychic	Fairy	Synchronize	Trace	Telepathy