Trace
Effect in Pokémon Champions
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it changes its Ability to match that of an opponent.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 3–9
- Introduced in Gen 3
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Mega Alakazam600
Mega Meowstic566- Mega Meowstic566
Gardevoir518
Porygon2515
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Meowstic100%
Mega Alakazam100%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega Alakazam100%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability8 Pokémon
#0065Mega Alakazam
#0137Porygon#0233Porygon2
#0280Ralts
#0281Kirlia#0282Gardevoir#0678Mega Meowstic#0678Mega MeowsticNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Trace do?
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it changes its Ability to match that of an opponent.
Which Pokémon have Trace?
8 Pokémon have it, e.g. Mega Alakazam, Porygon, Porygon2, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Mega Meowstic, Mega Meowstic.
Which types of Pokémon have Trace?
The most common are Psychic (6) / Fairy (3) / Normal (2). The full breakdown of all 8 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Trace has the highest base stat total?
In order: Mega Alakazam (600), Mega Meowstic (566), Mega Meowstic (566), Gardevoir (518), Porygon2 (515).