Generation III Ability

Soundproof

Effect, usage, and Pokémon with this ability.

Soundproof is a Pokémon ability introduced in Generation III. Protects against sound-based moves.

Full 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.

“Soundproofing gives the Pokémon full immunity to all sound-based moves.”