Ability Detail

Summary

Soundproof is an ability that provides immunity to sound-based moves. This immunity extends to a variety of moves such as Hyper Voice, Boomburst, and Perish Song, which can be quite advantageous in both offensive and defensive strategies. By nullifying these moves, Pokémon with Soundproof can avoid damage and status effects that would otherwise impact them.

Interesting Facts: 1. Effectiveness: This ability effectively counters moves that rely on sound, making it a strategic choice in battles where opponents commonly use sound-based attacks. 2. Signature Pokémon: Soundproof is characteristic of Pokémon like Exploud, which thematically matches its auditory attributes. 3. Ability Interaction: It works uniquely against moves like Heal Bell and Perish Song. For instance, Perish Song will not doom a Soundproof Pokémon, giving it a strategic advantage in standoff scenarios. 4. Stat Boosting: While not providing a direct combat boost like some abilities (e.g., Int

Effects

This Pokémon is immune to moves flagged as being sound-based. heal bell is unaffected. uproar still prevents this Pokémon from sleeping. This Pokémon can still receive a Perish Song counter through baton pass, and will retain a Perish Song counter if it acquires this ability after Perish Song is used. howl, roar of time, sonic boom, and yawn are not flagged as sound-based.

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Avoids sound-based moves.

emerald: Avoids sound-based moves.

firered-leafgreen: Avoids sound-based moves.

diamond-pearl: Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.

platinum: Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.

heartgold-soulsilver: Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.

black-white: Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.

black-2-white-2: Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.

x-y: Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.

sun-moon: Soundproofing of the Pokémon itself gives full immunity to all sound-based moves.