Imprison

Gen.
3
Power
???
PP
10
Priority
0
Category
Statuscategory img

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.
  • 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

RS
E
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.
COL
B2W2
If the opponents know any move also known by the user, the opponents are prevented from using it.
XY
ORAS
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgSelf
Targets the user.
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
SnatchableThis move will be stolen if another Pokémon has used Snatch this turn.
Ignores SubstituteThis move ignores the target's Substitute.
Other Languages
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Imprison
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ふういん (Fūin)
germany flag
Begrenzer
france flag
Possessif
italy flag
Esclusiva
spain flag
Sellar
south kore flag
봉인 (Bong'in)
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封印 (Fēngyìn / Fūngyan)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Machine

TM44
TM92

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionSmart
ColorGreen
FlavorBitter

Contest Effect

EffectRemoves all stars from all Pokémon that have appealed this turn.
DescriptionWorsens the condition of those that made appeals.
Jam-
Appeal❤️❤️❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarn +3 if two Pokémon raise the Voltage in a row.
Appeal❤️