Snap Trap

Type

Grass

Gen.

Power

Accuracy

100%

Priority

Effect Summary

Deals damage and traps the target.

Detailed Effect

Snap Trap 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

.
A Pokémon with the ability Run Away or holding a Smoke Ball

are still able to flee (but not switch out).
A Pokémon holding a Shed Shell

can still switch out (but not flee).

In Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl and Gen 9 this move can not be selected in battle.

Description

SWSH	The user snares the target in a snap trap for four to five turns.

Meta Information

Move Target

Normal

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

Damage	Deals damage.
Trap	Traps a Pokémon, preventing it from fleeing.

Interactions

Makes contact	User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb ).
Blocked by Detect and Protect	This move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror Move	A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.