Captivate
Normal
Effect Summary
Lowers the target's Special Attack
by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
by two stages if it's the opposite gender.Detailed Effect
Captivate lower's the target's Special Attack by two stages if they are not the same gender as the user.
Stats
can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Pokémon with the ability Oblivious or that have no known gender are unaffected.
by two stages if they are not the same gender as the user.Stats
can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.Pokémon with the ability Oblivious or that have no known gender are unaffected.
- From Gen 8 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.
Description
DP
HGSS
PL
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
B2W2
BW
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
SWSH
This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
Additional Information
Move Target
All Adjacent Enemies
Affects multiple adjacent enemies simultaneously.
Cannot selectCan selectWill select
Effect Type
Good Stat Decrease
Lowers the target's or other enemies' stats.
Interactions3
Blocked by Detect and Protect
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
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Beauty
Blue
Dry FlavorSuper Contest
Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
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