Throat Chop
Dark
Effect Summary
Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Detailed Effect
Throat Chop deals damage and prevents the target from using any sound-based move for two turns.
Sound-based Status
categpry Z-Moves are not affected by Throat Chop.
Sound-based Status
categpry Z-Moves are not affected by Throat Chop.Description
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SM
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SWSH
The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Unique Effect
Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
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
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
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