Spirit Shackle (move)

Spirit Shackle かげぬい Shadow Stitching

Battles Type  Ghost Category  Physical PP  10 (max. 16) Power  80 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation VII Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0

Contest Spectaculars Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]] Appeal  0   Jamming  0

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Spirit Shackle (Japanese: かげぬい Shadow Stitching) is a damage-dealing Ghost-type move introduced in Generation VII. It is the signature move of Alolan Decidueye.

It can be upgraded to the special Z-Move Sinister Arrow Raid by Decidueye holding Decidium Z.

Effect

Spirit Shackle inflicts damage and prevents the target from fleeing or switching out as long as the user remains in battle. Wimp Out, Emergency Exit, the Red Card, the Shed Shell, and the Eject Button can bypass this effect.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Spirit Shackle cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description SMUSUMPE SwShLA The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping. BDSP This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. SV The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from fleeing.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						VII	VIII	IX
						SMUSUM	SwSh	SV
0724		Decidueye		Flying		Flying	1, Evo.	1, Evo.	Evo.
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Spirit Shackle

★★★★
Attack power	70.70078
Charge time	1.02 seconds
Range type	Homing
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	Prevents the foe from moving

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Spirit Shackle	Physical	3	—	80	96	100%	An opponent	—	Applies the Restrain effect to the target.	Selene & Decidueye

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Spirit Shackle is Decidueye's first move. It is obtained by evolving from Dartrix and upgrading Leafage into it instead of Razor Leaf. The user charges power before firing a large arrow in the designated direction. Damage dealt increases the longer power is charged (with 6 breakpoints), but movement speed is decreased by 25% while charging. If this move hits after power is charged to the maximum, it can stitch enemies to the ground. The affected enemy has their movement speed decreased by 80% for a short time while in the area, and receives damage upon leaving the area. A maximum of 3 uses can be kept in reserve for this move. At level 11, the move deals 15% more damage to enemies under 50% HP.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Spirit Shackle is a Charged Attack that has been available since January 6, 2024.

Spirit Shackle
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 70 Energy cost 33 Duration 2.5 seconds Damage window 2-3.4 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 50 Energy cost 40 Secondary effect 1 Opponent Defense Effect chance 33%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Trainer's Decidueye Hau's Decidueye Target unable to move
The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from moving.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Decidueye draws an arrow quill from its wing, with a shadowy aura surrounding the tip after it's drawn, and fires it at the opponent. The arrow loops around the opponent before striking the ground in front of it, creating a burst of blue fire-like energy around the opponent or sticking the opponent's shadow in place, preventing the opponent from moving.
A Trainer's Decidueye	Pushing the Fiery Envelope!		Debut
Hau's Decidueye	Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Decidueye
The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from moving.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Decidueye draws an arrow quill from its wing and fires it at the opponent. The arrow hits the opponent's shadow, stopping their movements.
Moon's Decidueye	Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• This move originated as a TCG attack.
• The move's Japanese name, kagenui ("shadow stitching"), refers to a fabled ninja technique that restrains a target's movements by pinning their shadow with a kunai or shuriken.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 縫影 Fùhng Yéng Mandarin 縫影 / 缝影 Fèng Yǐng French Tisse Ombre German Schattenfessel Italian Cucitura d'Ombra Korean 그림자꿰매기 Geurimja Kkwemaegi Polish Pęta Ducha Portuguese Brazil Manilha Sombria Portugal Sombra Presa Russian Спиритические Оковы Spiriticheskiye Okovy Spanish Puntada Sombría Vietnamese Mũi Khâu Bóng Ma

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