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== Effects ==
== Effects ==


Upon attacking a Pokémon with Arena trap, the attacker is given the Immobilized status, preventing them from moving for 4 turns.
Upon attacking a Pokémon with Arena Trap, the attacker is given the [[Immobilized]] status, preventing them from moving for 5 turns.
 
Throwing items do not activate Arena Trap.


Pokémon immune to Ground-type attacks are unaffected by Arena Trap, such as Flying-type Pokémon, Pokémon under the effect of [[Magnet Rise]], or Pokémon with the [[Levitate]] ability.
Pokémon immune to Ground-type attacks are unaffected by Arena Trap, such as Flying-type Pokémon, Pokémon under the effect of [[Magnet Rise]], or Pokémon with the [[Levitate]] ability.
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===== Fighting Arena Trap =====
===== Fighting Arena Trap =====
* In most cases, it is impossible to attack a Pokémon with Arena Trap without being immobilized; make sure you do not attack them while in a perilous position.
* If you do not have a Pokémon immune to it, it is difficult to attack the Arena Trap user without being immobilized; make sure you do not attack them while in a perilous position.
* In a pinch, a Lum Berry can cure the Immobilization status.
* The [[Run Away]] ability prevents being immobilized.
* Throwing items, such as [[stick|sticks]], will allow you to damage the Arena Trap user without activating their ability.
* In a pinch, a [[Lum Berry]] can cure the Immobilization status.

Latest revision as of 08:13, 27 August 2025

Arena Trap
Ability ID arena_trap
Description Prevents grounded opposing Pokémon from fleeing.

Arena Trap is an ability in PMDO.

Effects

Upon attacking a Pokémon with Arena Trap, the attacker is given the Immobilized status, preventing them from moving for 5 turns.

Throwing items do not activate Arena Trap.

Pokémon immune to Ground-type attacks are unaffected by Arena Trap, such as Flying-type Pokémon, Pokémon under the effect of Magnet Rise, or Pokémon with the Levitate ability.


Strategy

Using Arena Trap
  • After being attacked by a Pokémon, you can easily move away while they're immobilized without being followed.
Fighting Arena Trap
  • If you do not have a Pokémon immune to it, it is difficult to attack the Arena Trap user without being immobilized; make sure you do not attack them while in a perilous position.
  • The Run Away ability prevents being immobilized.
  • Throwing items, such as sticks, will allow you to damage the Arena Trap user without activating their ability.
  • In a pinch, a Lum Berry can cure the Immobilization status.