diff --git a/src/data/abilities/ability.ts b/src/data/abilities/ability.ts
index 70195d6a152..120d1d413c4 100644
--- a/src/data/abilities/ability.ts
+++ b/src/data/abilities/ability.ts
@@ -306,13 +306,6 @@ export class BlockRecoilDamageAttr extends AbAttr {
   ): void {
     cancelled.value = true;
   }
-
-  getTriggerMessage(pokemon: Pokemon, abilityName: string, ..._args: any[]) {
-    return i18next.t("abilityTriggers:blockRecoilDamage", {
-      pokemonName: getPokemonNameWithAffix(pokemon),
-      abilityName: abilityName,
-    });
-  }
 }
 
 /**