Airborne status

Airborne (Japanese:  airborne) is the term used in Generation VI to describe an immunity to Ground-type moves. While variations of this condition existed in previous generations, via the Flying-type, the Levitate ability, and moves such as Magnet Rise and Telekinesis, all of these effects have been consolidated into a single status condition in Generation VI.

Airborne Pokémon are immune to all Ground-type moves (excluding Sand Attack) as well as all entry hazards such as Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Hot Coals. A Pokémon can become airborne in several different ways. The moves Magnet Rise, Heat Rise, and Vapor Rise make the user airborne for five turns. Pokémon will also become airborne while holding a Balloon. Telekinesis will make the target airborne for five turns.

In addition to this, some Pokémon species naturally carry the airborne status condition. This includes Flying-type Pokémon (which are now resistant to Ground-type moves if the condition is removed), and Pokémon that previously had the Levitate ability, which has been removed.

The airborne status is removed while Gravity is in effect. The move Roost will cancel out the user's airborne status for the remainder of the turn. A Pokémon that is airborne solely due to a held Balloon will also lose this status if it is hit by a move.