diff --git a/src/phases.ts b/src/phases.ts
index 22dc861af23..9b288510dab 100644
--- a/src/phases.ts
+++ b/src/phases.ts
@@ -1723,7 +1723,7 @@ export class CommandPhase extends FieldPhase {
             }, null, true);
           } else if (cursor < 5) {
             const targetPokemon = this.scene.getEnemyField().find(p => p.isActive(true));
-            if (targetPokemon.isBoss() && targetPokemon.bossSegmentIndex >= 1 && !targetPokemon.hasAbility(Abilities.WONDER_GUARD) && cursor < PokeballType.MASTER_BALL) {
+            if (targetPokemon.isBoss() && targetPokemon.bossSegmentIndex >= 1 && !targetPokemon.hasAbility(Abilities.WONDER_GUARD, false, true) && cursor < PokeballType.MASTER_BALL) {
               this.scene.ui.setMode(Mode.COMMAND, this.fieldIndex);
               this.scene.ui.setMode(Mode.MESSAGE);
               this.scene.ui.showText(i18next.t('menu:noPokeballStrong'), null, () => {