Block
Normal
Effect Summary
Prevents the target from leaving battle.
Detailed Effect
Block stops the target from switching out or fleeing.
This includes fleeing moves such as Teleport.
Block can not hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.
Using Baton Pass, U-Turn and Parting Shot still allow the affected Pokémon to switch out.
The switched in Pokémon is then affected by Block. The effect does not continue if the user switches out with Baton Pass.
Pokémon with the ability Run Away or holding a Smoke Ball
are still able to flee (but not switch out).
Block is not blocked by Protect, Detect or Spiky Shield. However, it is blocked when the target is protected by a Crafty Shield.
This includes fleeing moves such as Teleport.
Block can not hit Pokémon during the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.
Using Baton Pass, U-Turn and Parting Shot still allow the affected Pokémon to switch out.
The switched in Pokémon is then affected by Block. The effect does not continue if the user switches out with Baton Pass.
Pokémon with the ability Run Away or holding a Smoke Ball
are still able to flee (but not switch out).Block is not blocked by Protect, Detect or Spiky Shield. However, it is blocked when the target is protected by a Crafty Shield.
- In Gen 3-5 Block can affect
Ghost -type Pokémon and the effect of Block continues if the user switches out with Baton Pass.
- In Gen 3-5 Block is blocked by Protect and Detect
Description
FRLG
DP
HGSS
PL
The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
E
RS
Blocks the foe’s way to prevent escape.
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Trap
Traps a Pokémon, preventing it from fleeing.
Interactions
Reflectable
This move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cute |
|---|---|
Color | Pink |
Flavor | Sweet |
Contest Effect
Effect | Attempts to make all following Pokémon nervous (and thus unable to appeal). |
|---|---|
Description | Makes all Pokémon after the user nervous. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |