Pokémon Ability

Run Away

Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

In-depth effect

Except for trainer battles, can always run from battle. It still cannot switch during Mean Look or Block.

Pokémon with Run Away

3 Pokémon known to have Run Away (Gen 9 dataset)

Dudunsparce

Maschiff

Tandemaus

About the Run Away ability

Run Away is one of 112+ abilities in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Each Pokémon has one active ability at a time, drawn from a list of 1-3 possible abilities per species (the third slot, when present, is the Hidden Ability — only accessible via Tera raids, Mass Outbreaks, or Ability Patch).

Official game text: Enables a sure getaway from wild Pokémon.

How it works: Except for trainer battles, can always run from battle. It still cannot switch during Mean Look or Block.

How to get a Pokémon with Run Away

If Run Away is a regular ability (not Hidden Ability), simply catch the Pokémon and it has a 50% chance per slot of having Run Away. You can use an Ability Capsule (50 BP at Chansey Supply) to swap between regular ability slots. If Run Away is the Hidden Ability of one of the 3 Pokémon listed above, you'll need either:

To catch the Pokémon from a 5-star or 6-star Tera raid
To use an Ability Patch (consumable from picnic crafting / raid rewards) on a Pokémon that already has Run Away as a regular ability
To transfer a Pokémon with Hidden Ability via Pokémon HOME from older games

For the full list of abilities and their competitive impact, see our abilities reference. To check how an ability affects damage calculations, use our damage calculator.