Wrap
Effect Summary
Prevents the target from fleeing and deals damage for 2-5 turns.
Detailed Effect
Wrap 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.

If the user holds a Grip Claw
If a Binding Band
- In Gen 1 the target can not attack while under its effect.
- In Gen 1-4 Wrap has 75%
accuracy
and the after-effects last for 2-5 turns. Holding Grip Claw
extends this to 5 turns.
The following table shows the likelihood of 2-5 turns:Amount Chance 2 37.5% 3 37.5% 4 12.5% 5 12.5% - In Generations 2-5, the target loses only ⅛ while holding a
Binding Band
.
- In Gen 5 the
accuracy
was changed from 75% to 85%
Description
C
GS
Squeezes the foe for 2-5 turns.
E
RS
Wraps and squeezes the foe 2 to 5 times with vines, etc.
FRLG
A long body or vines are used to wrap the foe for two to five turns.
DP
HGSS
PL
A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
A long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Additional Information
Move 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
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Tough |
---|---|
Color | Yellow |
Flavor | Sour |
Contest Effect
Effect | Prevents the Applause Meter from rising for the rest of the turn. |
---|---|
Description | Temporarily stops the crowd from getting excited. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs. |
---|---|
Appeal | - |