diff --git a/src/battle_util.c b/src/battle_util.c
index 87f9003e0b..06ccae3b69 100644
--- a/src/battle_util.c
+++ b/src/battle_util.c
@@ -8105,6 +8105,17 @@ static u16 CalcTypeEffectivenessMultiplierInternal(u16 move, u8 moveType, u8 bat
             RecordAbilityBattle(battlerDef, ABILITY_WONDER_GUARD);
         }
     }
+    if (GetBattlerAbility(battlerDef) == ABILITY_TELEPATHY && battlerDef == BATTLE_PARTNER(battlerAtk)) {
+        modifier = UQ_4_12(0.0);
+        if (recordAbilities)
+        {
+            gLastUsedAbility = ABILITY_TELEPATHY;
+            gMoveResultFlags |= MOVE_RESULT_MISSED;
+            gLastLandedMoves[battlerDef] = 0;
+            gBattleCommunication[6] = B_MSG_AVOIDED_DMG;
+            RecordAbilityBattle(battlerDef, ABILITY_TELEPATHY);
+        }
+    }
 
     return modifier;
 }