Thunder Cage

Gen.
8
Power
80
Accuracy
90%
PP
15
Priority
0
Category
SpecialDamage Category Icon for Special

Effect Summary

Deals damage and traps the target.

Detailed Effect

Thunder Cage deals damage and an additional of their maximum HP stat img as damage after each turn, for 4-5 turns.
Thunder Cage also traps the target (preventing them from switching out or fleeing).
If the user holds a Grip Claw item img, the after-effects last for 7 turns.
If a Binding Band item img is held, the damage is of the target's maximum HP stat img .
Trap effects can be removed by moves such as Rapid Spin.
Pokémon with the ability Run Away or holding a Smoke Ball item img are still able to flee (but not switch out).
  • In Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl this move can not be selected in battle.

Description

SWSH
The user traps the target in a cage of sparking electricity for four to five turns.

Additional Information

Move Target
Move Target Image for NormalNormal
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
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.
Other Languages
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Thunder Cage
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サンダープリズン (Sandā Purizun)
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Blitzgefängnis
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Voltageôle
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Elettrogabbia
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Electrojaula
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썬더프리즌 (Thunder Prison)
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雷電囚籠 / 雷电囚笼 (Léidiàn Qiúlóng / Lèuihdihn Chàuhlùhng)

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