Ability profile
Soundproof Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
18
Effect
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 text
Avoids sound-based moves.
Quick summary
Soundproof is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Soundproof first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Soundproof is used in main-series battles and links to 18 species profiles below.
18 Pokémon can have Soundproof in the official dataset.
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