diff --git a/data/battle_scripts_1.s b/data/battle_scripts_1.s
index bf65bb190..3dc41b982 100644
--- a/data/battle_scripts_1.s
+++ b/data/battle_scripts_1.s
@@ -3977,6 +3977,9 @@ BattleScript_EffectMeanLook::
 	accuracycheck BattleScript_ButItFailed, NO_ACC_CALC_CHECK_LOCK_ON
 	jumpifstatus2 BS_TARGET, STATUS2_ESCAPE_PREVENTION, BattleScript_ButItFailed
 	jumpifsubstituteblocks BattleScript_ButItFailed
+.if B_GHOSTS_ESCAPE >= GEN_6
+	jumpiftype BS_TARGET, TYPE_GHOST, BattleScript_ButItFailed
+.endif
 	attackanimation
 	waitanimation
 	setmoveeffect MOVE_EFFECT_PREVENT_ESCAPE