Constrict

Type
Gen.
1
Power
10
Accuracy
100%
PP
35
Priority
0
Category
Physicalcategory img

Effect Summary

Deals damage and has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed stat img by one stage.

Detailed Effect

Constrict deals damage and has a 10% chance of lowering the target's Speed stat img by one stage.
Stats stat img can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
  • In Gen 1 Constrict's chance to lower the target's Speed stat img was 33.2%
  • From Gen 8 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.

Description

GS
C
An attack that may lower SPEED.
RS
E
Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED.
FRLG
The foe is attacked with long tentacles or vines. It may lower SPEED.
DP
HGSS
PL
The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed.
COL
B2W2
The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
XY
ORAS
The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
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
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent target.
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.
means that the Pokémon can be selected.
means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
DamageDeals damage.
Good Stat DecreaseLowers the target's or other enemies' stats.
Interactions
Makes contactUser touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb item img).
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
flag usa
Constrict
japan flag
からみつく (Karamitsuku)
germany flag
Umklammerung
france flag
Constriction
italy flag
Limitazione
spain flag
Restricción
south kore flag
휘감기 (Hwigamgi)
mainland china flag
纏繞 / 缠绕 (Chánrào / Chìhnyíu)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionTough
ColorYellow
FlavorSour

Contest Effect

EffectAttempts to jam the Pokémon that appealed before the user.
DescriptionStartles the Pokémon that appealed before the user.
Jam🖤🖤🖤
Appeal❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs.
Appeal-