diff --git a/src/data/battler-tags.ts b/src/data/battler-tags.ts
index 17dc34aa514..c399a9bb595 100644
--- a/src/data/battler-tags.ts
+++ b/src/data/battler-tags.ts
@@ -2871,7 +2871,7 @@ export class SyrupBombTag extends BattlerTag {
 /**
  * Telekinesis raises the target into the air for three turns and causes all moves used against the target (aside from OHKO moves) to hit the target unless the target is in a semi-invulnerable state from Fly/Dig.
  * The first effect is provided by {@linkcode FloatingTag}, the accuracy-bypass effect is provided by TelekinesisTag
- * The effects of Telekinesis can be baton passed to a teammate. Unlike the mainline games, Telekinesis can be baton-passed to Mega Gengar.
+ * The effects of Telekinesis can be baton passed to a teammate.
  * @see {@link https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Telekinesis_(move) | Moves.TELEKINESIS}
  */
 export class TelekinesisTag extends BattlerTag {
diff --git a/src/field/pokemon.ts b/src/field/pokemon.ts
index 8caa78aa7c9..16af8364502 100644
--- a/src/field/pokemon.ts
+++ b/src/field/pokemon.ts
@@ -3234,7 +3234,7 @@ export default abstract class Pokemon extends Phaser.GameObjects.Container {
     }
 
     for (const tag of source.summonData.tags) {
-      if (!tag.isBatonPassable) {
+      if (!tag.isBatonPassable || (tag.tagType === BattlerTagType.TELEKINESIS && this.species.speciesId === Species.GENGAR && this.getFormKey() === "mega")) {
         continue;
       }
 
diff --git a/src/test/moves/telekinesis.test.ts b/src/test/moves/telekinesis.test.ts
index 76c0d001f00..ba2bc40a189 100644
--- a/src/test/moves/telekinesis.test.ts
+++ b/src/test/moves/telekinesis.test.ts
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import { MoveResult } from "#app/field/pokemon";
 import GameManager from "#test/utils/gameManager";
 import Phaser from "phaser";
 import { afterEach, beforeAll, beforeEach, describe, it, expect, vi } from "vitest";
+import { BattlerIndex } from "#app/battle";
 
 describe("Moves - Telekinesis", () => {
   let phaserGame: Phaser.Game;
@@ -121,4 +122,17 @@ describe("Moves - Telekinesis", () => {
     expect(enemyOpponent.getTag(BattlerTagType.FLOATING)).toBeUndefined();
     expect(playerPokemon.getLastXMoves()[0].result).toBe(MoveResult.SUCCESS);
   });
+
+  it("should not be baton passed onto a mega gengar", async () => {
+    game.override.moveset([ Moves.BATON_PASS ])
+      .enemyMoveset([ Moves.TELEKINESIS ])
+      .starterForms({ [Species.GENGAR]: 1 });
+
+    await game.classicMode.startBattle([ Species.MAGIKARP, Species.GENGAR ]);
+    game.move.select(Moves.BATON_PASS);
+    game.doSelectPartyPokemon(1);
+    await game.setTurnOrder([ BattlerIndex.ENEMY, BattlerIndex.PLAYER ]);
+    await game.phaseInterceptor.to("BerryPhase");
+    expect(game.scene.getPlayerPokemon()!.getTag(BattlerTagType.TELEKINESIS)).toBeUndefined();
+  });
 });