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Embargo

dark type
Status

Move Details

Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Priority
0
Critical hit chance
1/24
Effect chance
—
  • Blocked by Detect and Protect
  • Reflectable
  • Copied by Mirror Move

Effect

Target cannot use held items.

Target cannot use its held item for five turns. If the target leaves the field, this effect ends. If a Pokémon under this effect uses Bug Bite or Pluck on a Pokémon holding a berry, the berry is destroyed but not used. If a Pokémon under this effect uses Fling, it will fail. This effect is passed by Baton Pass.

Target
Selected Pokemon
Introduced
Generation Iv

In-Game Descriptions

11 entries

Diamond Pearl

It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Platinum

It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Heartgold Soulsilver

It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Black White

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Black 2 White 2

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

X Y

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Sun Moon

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Sword Shield

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Pokémon That Learn Embargo

118 Pokémon are represented across all recorded games.

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TMs, HMs, and TRs

9 entries
TM63Generation IVDiamond PearlTM63Generation IVPlatinumTM63Generation IVHeartgold SoulsilverTM63Generation VBlack WhiteTM63Generation VBlack 2 White 2TM63Generation VIX YTM63Generation VIOmega Ruby Alpha SapphireTM63Generation VIISun MoonTM63Generation VIIUltra Sun Ultra Moon

Embargo Learners by Size

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