Wrap (move)
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| Wrap まきつく Wrap Around | ||||||||||||
| A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns. | ||||||||||||
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Wrap (Japanese: まきつく Wrap Around) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.
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Effect
Generation I
Wrap inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. There is a 37.5% chance that it will attack for 2 turns, a 37.5% chance that it will attack for 3 turns, a 12.5% chance that it will attack for 4 turns, and a 12.5% chance that it will attack for 5 turns. Though technically only the first attack can critical hit, every attack during the duration will do the same amount of damage. During this turn duration, the target will be unable to attack, and if the user of Wrap attacks before the target when used, the target will be unable to attack during that round as well.
Damage done by Wrap's continuing duration is done after recurrent damage. If the user switches out before the turn duration ends, the target will be unable to attack during that turn. If the target switches out before the turn duration ends, Wrap will automatically be used against the incoming Pokémon, deducting an additional PP from the move. If at such a time Wrap has 0 PP, Wrap will still be used against the incoming Pokémon. After that use, the current PP of Wrap will roll over to 63, and full PP ups will be applied to it.
Even if Wrap misses, it will negate the recharge turn normally required for Hyper Beam. Additionally, if the user of Wrap attacks before the user of Hyper Beam during a recharge turn and the use of Wrap misses, the user of Hyper Beam will automatically use Hyper Beam during that turn. If at such a time Hyper Beam has 0 PP, Hyper Beam will still be used, and afterwards its current PP will roll over to 63, and full PP ups will be applied to it.
In-game, the target will get to select a move during each turn of Wrap's duration, and will attack your incoming pokémon with the selected move if you decide to switch before the duration is over.
In Stadium, it is possible to select a move during each turn of Wrap's duration. If the target switches out before the duration ends, the incoming Pokémon will not automatically be attacked. Wrap will negate the recharge turn of Hyper Beam only if successful.
Generation II
Wrap inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. Unlike the first generation, both user and target will be able to attack during Wrap's duration. The damage dealt by Wrap will apply to the target at the end of each turn. While the target is wrapped, it cannot be recalled. If the target uses the move Rapid Spin while wrapped, it will be freed from Wrap.
In a wild Pokémon battle, if the wild Pokémon uses Wrap, the player will be unable to escape.
Generation III onwards
The effects of Wrap are the same as in Generation II, but if a wild Pokémon uses Wrap on the player's Pokémon, the player may escape if his or her Pokémon has the Run Away ability. However, Run Away does not allow the player to switch the Pokémon out.
In the anime
 Harrison's Steelix using Wrap on Ash's Snorlax |
 Seviper using Wrap |
Pokémon
Ekans. Ekans wraps itself around its opponent.
- Used by Jessie's Ekans from Path to the Pokémon League to Dig those Diglett. Debut.
Arbok. Arbok wraps itself around its opponent.
- Used by Jessie's Arbok from Legend of the Dratini to ???.
- Used by Pokémon League entrance exam instructor's Arbok under the control of Ash in The Ultimate Test.
Tentacruel. Tentacruel sends 6 of its tentacles to wrap around its opponent.
- Used by Marina's Tentacruel in Bye Bye Psyduck.
Lickitung. Lickitung wraps its tongue around its opponent.
- Used by Jessie's Lickitung from Snack Attack to ???.
Steelix. Steelix wraps the opponent with its tail.
- Used by Harrison's Steelix in Playing with Fire!.
Seviper. wraps itself around its opponent.
- Used by Jessie's Seviper from ??? to present.
Lickilicky . Lickilicky covers wraps the foe with its tongue.
- Used by an unnamed Trainer's Lickilicky in If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!.
Learnset
Generation I
By leveling up
| # | Pokémon | Type | Level | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 023 | 
| Ekans | Poison | -- | |
| 024 | 
| Arbok | Poison | -- | |
| 069 | 
| Bellsprout | Grass | Poison | 13 |
| 070 | 
| Weepinbell | Grass | Poison | -- 13 |
| 071 | 
| Victreebel | Grass | Poison | -- 13 |
| 072 | 
| Tentacool | Water | Poison | 13 |
| 073 | 
| Tentacruel | Water | Poison | -- 13 |
| 108 | 
| Lickitung | Normal | -- | |
| 147 | 
| Dratini | Dragon | -- | |
| 148 | 
| Dragonair | Dragon | -- | |
| 149 | 
| Dragonite | Dragon | Flying | -- |
| Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move. Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB from this move. | |||||
Generation II
By leveling up
| # | Pokémon | Type | Level | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 023 |
| Ekans | Poison | -- | |
| 024 |
| Arbok | Poison | -- | |
| 069 |
| Bellsprout | Grass | Poison | 11 |
| 070 |
| Weepinbell | Grass | Poison | -- 11 |
| 072 |
| Tentacool | Water | Poison | 30 |
| 073 |
| Tentacruel | Water | Poison | 30 |
| 108 |
| Lickitung | Normal | 25 | |
| 147 |
| Dratini | Dragon | -- | |
| 148 |
| Dragonair | Dragon | -- | |
| 149 |
| Dragonite | Dragon | Flying | -- |
| 213 | 
| Shuckle | Bug | Rock | 9 |
| Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move. Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB from this move. | |||||
Generation III
By leveling up
| # | Pokémon | Type | Level | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 023 |
| Ekans | Poison | -- | |
| 024 |
| Arbok | Poison | -- | |
| 069 |
| Bellsprout | Grass | Poison | 11 |
| 070 |
| Weepinbell | Grass | Poison | -- 11 |
| 072 |
| Tentacool | Water | Poison | 30 |
| 073 |
| Tentacruel | Water | Poison | 30 |
| 108 |
| Lickitung | Normal | 29 | |
| 147 |
| Dratini | Dragon | -- | |
| 148 |
| Dragonair | Dragon | -- | |
| 149 |
| Dragonite | Dragon | Flying | -- |
| 213 |
| Shuckle | Bug | Rock | 9 |
| 336 | 
| Seviper | Poison | -- | |
| 350 | 
| Milotic | Water | 5 | |
| 358 | 
| Chimecho | Psychic | -- | |
| 386 | 
| Deoxys Normal Forme | Psychic | -- | |
| 386 | 
| Deoxys Attack Forme | Psychic | -- | |
| 386 | 
| Deoxys Defense Forme | Psychic | -- | |
| 386 | 
| Deoxys Speed Forme | Psychic | -- | |
| Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move. Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB from this move. | |||||
Generation IV
By leveling up
| # | Pokémon | Type | Level | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 023 |
| Ekans | Poison | -- | |
| 024 |
| Arbok | Poison | -- | |
| 069 |
| Bellsprout | Grass | Poison | 11 |
| 070 |
| Weepinbell | Grass | Poison | -- 11 |
| 072 |
| Tentacool | Water | Poison | 22 |
| 073 |
| Tentacruel | Water | Poison | 22 |
| 108 |
| Lickitung | Normal | 17 | |
| 147 |
| Dratini | Dragon | -- | |
| 148 |
| Dragonair | Dragon | -- | |
| 149 |
| Dragonite | Dragon | Flying | -- |
| 213 |
| Shuckle | Bug | Rock | 27DP |
| 213 |
| Shuckle | Bug | Rock | 22Pt |
| 336 |
| Seviper | Poison | -- | |
| 350 |
| Milotic | Water | -- | |
| 358 |
| Chimecho | Psychic | -- | |
| 386 |
| Deoxys Normal Forme | Psychic | -- | |
| 386 |
| Deoxys Attack Forme | Psychic | -- | |
| 386 |
| Deoxys Defense Forme | Psychic | -- | |
| 386 |
| Deoxys Speed Forme | Psychic | -- | |
| 433 | 
| Chingling | Psychic | -- | |
| 463 | 
| Lickilicky | Normal | 17 | |
| Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move. Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB from this move. | |||||
Trivia
- Although Wrap cannot affect Ghost-types, it can still make them unable to move. This effect only occurs in Generation I, though.
In other languages
- German: Wickel
- French: Ligotage
- Spanish: Repetición
- Italian: Avvolgibotta
| This move article is part of Project MoveDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each move. |
