Lock-On (move)
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Lock-On ロックオン Lock-On | ||||||||||||
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Lock-On (Japanese: ロックオン Lock-On) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation II.
Effect
Generations II and III
The next move made by the user of this move against the target will not miss, even if the target uses a move with a semi-invulnerable turn like Fly. If the target switches out, the effect of Lock-On wears off.
Lock-On does not allow the user to bypass protection moves.
Lock-On's accuracy is 100%.
Lock-On can also be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing certain moves (Superpower, Thunder, Tri Attack and Zap Cannon) to have their base appeal doubled.
Generation IV onwards
Lock-On now bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the opponent is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly.
Lock-On can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing a one-hit knockout move to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.
If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Lock-On, the user's Speed stat raises one stage.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
# | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Level | |||||||||
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II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | ||||||
0081 | |
Mineral | 27 | 32 | 27 | 30BW 46B2W2 |
46XY 41ORAS |
41 | |||||
0082 | |
Mineral | 27 | 35 | 27 | 30BW 56B2W2 |
56XY 49ORAS |
49 | |||||
0137 | Mineral | 32 | 32 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | ||||||
0223 | Water 1 | Water 2 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |||||
0233 | Mineral | 32 | 32 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | ||||||
0299 | Mineral | 46 | 67DP 73PtHGSS |
73BW 50B2W2 |
50XY 43ORAS |
43 | |||||||
0377 | style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | 57 | 57 | 57 | 1, 57XY 55ORAS |
55 | ||||||
0378 | style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | 57 | 57 | 57 | 1, 57XY 55ORAS |
55 | ||||||
0379 | style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | 57 | 57 | 57 | 1, 57XY 55ORAS |
55 | ||||||
0462 | |
Mineral | 27 | 30BW 56B2W2 |
56XY 49ORAS |
49 | |||||||
0474 | Mineral | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | ||||||||
0476 | |
Mineral | 67DP 73PtHGSS |
73BW 50B2W2 |
50XY 43ORAS |
43 | |||||||
0599 | Mineral | 51 | 50 | 50 | |||||||||
0600 | Mineral | 56 | 56 | 56 | |||||||||
0601 | Mineral | 60 | 60 | 60 | |||||||||
0649 | |
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | 11 | 11 | 11 | |||||||
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. |
By breeding
# | Pokémon | Types | Parent Egg Groups |
Egg Move | |||||||||
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0524 | Mineral | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||||||||
0707 | |
Mineral | ✔ | ✔ | |||||||||
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
Description
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In the anime
The user takes sure aim at the foe. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
The Braille pattern on Regirock's face glows red, and it releases a red ring at the opponent from its body. The red ring shoots at the opponent and grows smaller when it hits it, turning into a red target that sticks to the opponent. The next attack Regirock uses cannot miss, and will curve should the target move. | |||
Brandon's Regirock | Battling the Enemy Within! | Debut | |
The Braille pattern on Registeel's face glows red and it releases a red ring at the opponent from its body. The red ring shoots at the opponent and grows smaller when it reaches the opponent, turning into a red target that sticks to the opponent. The next attack Registeel uses cannot miss, and will curve should the target move. | |||
Brandon's Registeel | Overjoyed! | None |
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The user locks onto the opponent so the next move does not miss. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Porygon2 locks onto the opponent so the next attack it uses cannot miss. | |||
The Pokémon Association's Porygon2 | Forretress of Solitude | Debut |
In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King manga
The user locks onto the opponent. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Magnezone focuses on the opponent with its eye. | |||
Unknown Trainer's Magnezone | PBK6 | Debut |
In other generations
Core series games
Spin-off series games
In other languages
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Variations of the move Lock-On | ||
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