normal
Block
| Category | status |
|---|---|
| Power | - |
| Accuracy | - |
| PP | 5 (max 8) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Machines
Block has no machine names in any version.
Descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | Blocks the foe’s way to prevent escape. |
|---|---|
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Sword / Shield | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
Block doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
The target cannot switch out normally. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. This effect ends when the user leaves the field. The target may still escape by using baton pass, u turn, or a shed shell. Both the user and the target pass on this effect with baton pass.
Version Changes
No changes in previous Generations.Contests
Block has the Cute contest type.
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
Makes all Pokémon after the user nervous.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|
Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.