Synchronize
#028
Effect
Whenever this Pokémon is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned, the Pokémon who gave this Pokémon that ailment is also given the ailment. This ability passes back bad poison when this Pokémon is badly poisoned. This ability cannot pass on a status ailment that the Pokémon did not directly receive from another Pokémon, such as the poison from Toxic Spikes or the burn from a Flame Orb. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, wild Pokémon have a 50% chance of having the lead Pokémon's nature, and a 50% chance of being given a random nature as usual, including the lead Pokémon's nature. This does not work on Pokémon received outside of battle or roaming legendaries.
Short Description
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
Effect Changes by Version
Emerald
Has no overworld effect.
Diamond Pearl
Cannot influence the natures of Pokémon encountered by interacting with them on the overworld.
Black White
Passes back bad poison as regular poison.
In-Game Descriptions
Ruby SapphireEmeraldFirered Leafgreen
“Passes on status problems.”
Diamond PearlPlatinum
“Passes on a burn, poison, or paralysis to the foe.”
Heartgold SoulsilverBlack WhiteBlack 2 White 2
“Passes a burn, poison, or paralysis to the foe.”
X YOmega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
“Passes poison, paralyze, or burn to the Pokémon that inflicted it.”
Sun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeSword Shield
“The attacker will receive the same status condition if it inflicts a burn, poison, or paralysis to the Pokémon.”
Scarlet Violet
“If the Pokémon is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned by another Pokémon, that Pokémon will be inflicted with the same status condition.”
