Embargo

Type
Gen.
4
Power
???
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Priority
0
Category
Statuscategory img

Effect Summary

Target cannot use held items.

Detailed Effect

Embargo disables the effects of held items and prevents using an item on the target for 5 turns.
Embargo can not disable the effect of item types that affect the following mechanics: Embargo prevents the use of Fling and Natural Gift.
If the target is already under the effects of Embargo, Fling will not activate the item thrown at it.
If a Pokémon uses Judgment, Techno Blast or Multi-Attack while affected by Embargo, it will be type icon Normal -type.
  • In Gen 4 Embargo is not deflected by Magic Coat and fails if used against a Pokémon with Multitype.
    If a Pokémon is affected by Embargo, Pluck will consume the target's berry without gaining its effect.
  • From Gen 8 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.

Description

DP
HGSS
PL
It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
COL
B2W2
It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
XY
ORAS
This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
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
Unique EffectUnique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
ReflectableThis move may be reflected back at the user with Magic Coat or Magic Bounce.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
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Embargo
japan flag
さしおさえ (Sashiosae)
germany flag
Itemsperre
france flag
Embargo
italy flag
Divieto
spain flag
Embargo
south kore flag
금제 (Geumje)
mainland china flag
查封 (Cháfēng / Chàhfūng)

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Machine

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Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionCute
ColorPink
FlavorSweet

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionPrevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.
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