Imprison
Psychic
Effect Summary
Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.
Detailed Effect
Imprison prevents the target from using any move that the user also knows.
If the target has no available moves left (e.g. all moves that the user doesn't know do not have any PP remaining or those moves are blocked by Disable), it will use Struggle instead.
Imprison also updates when the user's move set changes such as acquiring new moves through Mimic or Transform.
If the target moves after the user and the target tries to use a move then disabled by Imprison, it will perform no action that turn.
Imprison can never prevent Struggle.
Moves disabled by Imprison can still be called by moves that call other moves such as Assist, Me First, Metronome or Sleep Talk.
Imprison's effect can not be passed onto another Pokémon through Baton Pass.
Imprison has no effect on Max Raid Battle or Tera Raid Battle bosses.
If the target has no available moves left (e.g. all moves that the user doesn't know do not have any PP remaining or those moves are blocked by Disable), it will use Struggle instead.
Imprison also updates when the user's move set changes such as acquiring new moves through Mimic or Transform.
If the target moves after the user and the target tries to use a move then disabled by Imprison, it will perform no action that turn.
Imprison can never prevent Struggle.
Moves disabled by Imprison can still be called by moves that call other moves such as Assist, Me First, Metronome or Sleep Talk.
Imprison's effect can not be passed onto another Pokémon through Baton Pass.
Imprison has no effect on Max Raid Battle or Tera Raid Battle bosses.
- In Gen 3-4 Imprison fails if the target knows no move that the user also knows.
Imprison can not be stolen by Snatch.
Description
E
RS
Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
FRLG
Prevents foes from using any move that is also known by the user.
DP
HGSS
PL
If the foe knows any move also known by the user, the foe is prevented from using it.
B2W2
BW
If the opponents know any move also known by the user, the opponents are prevented from using it.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Additional Information
Move Target
Self
Targets the user.
Cannot selectCan selectWill select
Effect Type
Unique Effect
Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions2
Snatchable
This move will be stolen if another Pokémon has used Snatch this turn.
Ignores Substitute
This move ignores the target's Substitute.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Smart
Green
Bitter FlavorContest Effect
Removes all stars from all Pokémon that have appealed this turn.
Worsens the condition of those that made appeals.
Appeal❤️❤️❤️
Jam
Super Contest
Earn +3 if two Pokémon raise the Voltage in a row.
Appeal❤️