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Hold Back

normal type
Physical

Move Details

Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
40
Priority
0
Critical hit chance
1/24
Effect chance
—
  • Makes contact
  • Blocked by Detect and Protect
  • Copied by Mirror Move

Effect

Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.

Inflicts regular damage. Will not reduce the target’s HP below 1.

Target
Selected Pokemon
Introduced
Generation Vi

In-Game Descriptions

6 entries

X Y

The user holds back when it attacks and the target is left with at least 1 HP.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

The user holds back when it attacks and the target is left with at least 1 HP.

Sun Moon

The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.

Sword Shield

The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.

Pokémon That Learn Hold Back

0 Pokémon are represented across all recorded games.

No learner records are available in the current source dataset.