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
RS E | Blocks the foe’s way to prevent escape. |
FRLG DP HGSS PL | The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
COL B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM LGPLGE SWSH | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
Meta 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. | ||||
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Contest Information
Contest
| Contest Condition | Cute |
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| Color | Pink |
| Flavor | Sweet |
Contest Effect
| Effect | Attempts to make all following Pokémon nervous (and thus unable to appeal). |
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| Description | Makes all Pokémon after the user nervous. |
| Jam | - |
| Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
| Description | Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn. |
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| Appeal | ❤️❤️ |