Clamp
Effect Summary
Prevents the target from fleeing and deals damage for 2-5 turns.
Detailed Effect
Clamp deals damage on the first turn then traps the target (preventing them from switching out or fleeing), causing them to lose ⅛ of their maximum
HP
after each turn, for 4-5 turns.
If the user holds a Grip Claw
, the after-effects last for 7 turns.
If a Binding Band
is held, the damage is ⅙ of the target's maximum
HP
.
If the user holds a Grip Claw
If a Binding Band
- In Gen 1 the target can not attack while under its effect.
- In Gen 1-4 Clamp has 75%
accuracy
and the after-effects last for 2-5 turns. Holding Grip Claw
extends this to 5 turns.
The following table shows the likelihood of 2-5 turns:Amount Chance 2 37.5% 3 37.5% 4 12.5% 5 12.5% - In Generations 2-5, the target loses only ¹⁄₁₆ of their maximum
HP
after each turn, or ⅛ while holding a Binding Band
.
- From Gen 8 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.
Description
GS C | Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. |
RS E | Traps and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns. |
FRLG | The foe is clamped and squeezed by the user’s shell for two to five turns. |
DP HGSS PL | The foe is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for two to five turns. |
COL B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM LGPLGE | The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns. |
SWSH | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Meta Information
Move Target | means 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 | Tough |
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Color | Yellow |
Flavor | Sour |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents the Applause Meter from rising for the rest of the turn. |
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Description | Temporarily stops the crowd from getting excited. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon. |
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Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |