diff --git a/src/data/mystery-encounters/utils/encounter-phase-utils.ts b/src/data/mystery-encounters/utils/encounter-phase-utils.ts
index d37ac340a7c..ba83ed17b75 100644
--- a/src/data/mystery-encounters/utils/encounter-phase-utils.ts
+++ b/src/data/mystery-encounters/utils/encounter-phase-utils.ts
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ export async function initBattleWithEnemyConfig(partyConfig: EnemyPartyConfig):
             level,
             TrainerSlot.TRAINER,
             isBoss,
-            false,
+            true,
             dataSource,
           );
         } else {
@@ -252,7 +252,7 @@ export async function initBattleWithEnemyConfig(partyConfig: EnemyPartyConfig):
           level,
           TrainerSlot.NONE,
           isBoss,
-          false,
+          true,
           dataSource,
         );
       }