Disable (move)

Disable かなしばり Temporary Binding

Battles Type  Normal Category  Status PP  20 (max. 32) Power  — Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Affected by Magic Coat and Magic Bounce Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

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

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

Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jam  0   Makes all Pokémon after the user nervous.

Super Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  2 ♥♥ Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Clever Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jamming  0   Makes the remaining Pokémon nervous.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Disable (Japanese: かなしばり Temporary Binding) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

Disable randomly selects one move that is in the target's current move set and whose current PP is greater than 0, and gives it a randomly chosen disable duration length of 0-6, which is reduced by 1 each time the Pokémon attempts to execute an attack. While the move is disabled, a message of "disabled!" will appear in place of the disabled move's PP, and the target will be unable to use the move until the round after Disable wears off (attempting to select the move will just result in a notice that the move is disabled).

Disable will fail if one of the target's moves is already disabled.

If the target does manage to select the move (such as if it knows the move twice because of Mimic, or if the user is faster than the target and disables the attack that the target was going to use during that round) and attempts to execute it before the disable duration is over, it will only result in a wasted turn and a message that the move is disabled. Since the check to see if a move is disabled happens after the duration reduction, it is possible to disable the move the target was about to use for only 1 turn and as a result have Disable end immediately, still allowing the target to use said move during that round. It is also possible for the target to still use the disabled move if it is called via Metronome or Mirror Move.

If the target has only one move and that move is successfully disabled, it will use Struggle until it can select its move again. Disable will fail if the target has no PP for any of its moves.

Turns spent flinching, fast asleep, frozen solid, recharging, or partially trapped will not count towards the Disable duration length.

Even if unsuccessful (for any reason), using Disable against a Pokémon using Rage will cause its rage to build.

In Stadium, Disable will cause a Pokémon's rage to build only if successful. The disabled move's PP is not replaced with a "disabled!" message, though attempting to select the move will still result in a notice that the move is disabled.

Accuracy in this generation is 55%.

Generation II

Disable now disables the last move that the target used, giving it a disable duration length of 2-8, which is reduced by 1 each time the target attempts to execute an attack. It will also fail if the target has not used a move yet, or if the last move it used was Struggle. Sleep Talk can still call a disabled move.

Generation III

Disable now lasts 2-5 turns.

Generation IV

Disable's accuracy is changed from 55% to 80%.

Disable now lasts 4-7 turns.

Generation V onwards

Disable now lasts 4 turns. Its accuracy is changed from 80% to 100% and it can now be reflected with Magic Coat.

Disable does not affect Pokémon under the protection of Aroma Veil.

If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Disable, all of the user's lowered stats are reset.

Description

Games Description Stad A technique that disables one of the target's moves. The disabled move can't be used until it wears off. Stad2 A move that disables one of the target's moves. That move can't be used until it wears off. GSC Disables the foe's most recent move. RSE Psychically disables one of the foe's moves. ColoXD Psychically disables one of the target's moves. FRLG For a few turns, it prevents the foe from using the move it last used. DPPtHGSSPBR For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUM For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0039		Jigglypuff		Fairy		Fairy	14	14	14	13	13	13XY 15ORAS	14
0040		Wigglytuff		Fairy		Fairy	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
0048		Venonat		Bug		Bug	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
0049		Venomoth		Bug		Bug	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
0054		Psyduck		Water 1	Field	31	10	10	14	14BW 11B2W2	11XY 22ORAS	19
0055		Golduck		Water 1	Field	1, 31	1, 10	1, 10	14	14BW 11B2W2	11XY 22ORAS	19
0064		Kadabra		Human-Like		Human-Like	1, 20RGB 20Y	18	18	18	18	18	18
0065		Alakazam		Human-Like		Human-Like	1, 20RGB 20Y	18	18	18	18	18	18
0079		Slowpoke		Monster	Water 1	18	29	29RSE 24FRLG	20	19	19	19
0080		Slowbro		Monster	Water 1	1, 18	29	29RSE 24FRLG	20	19	19	19
0088		Grimer		Amorphous		Amorphous	1	10	8	12	12	12	12
088A		Grimer Alola Form		Amorphous		Amorphous							12
0089		Muk		Amorphous		Amorphous	1	37	8	12	12	12	12
089A		Muk Alola Form		Amorphous		Amorphous							12
0096		Drowzee		Human-Like		Human-Like	12	10	10RSE 7FRLG	7	5	5	5
0097		Hypno		Human-Like		Human-Like	1, 12	1, 10	1, 10RSE 1, 7FRLG	1, 7	1, 5	1, 5	1, 5
0108		Lickitung		Monster		Monster	15	31	34	25	25	25	25
0150		Mewtwo		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	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
0199		Slowking		Monster	Water 1		29	29RSE 24FRLG	20	19	19	19
0355		Duskull		Amorphous		Amorphous			5	6	6	6	6
0356		Dusclops		Amorphous		Amorphous			1, 5	1, 6	1, 6	1, 6	1, 6
0463		Lickilicky		Monster		Monster				25	25	25	25
0477		Dusknoir		Amorphous		Amorphous				1, 6	1, 6	1, 6	1, 6
0491		Darkrai		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				1	1	1	1
0562		Yamask		Mineral	Amorphous					5	5	5
0563		Cofagrigus		Mineral	Amorphous					1, 5	1, 5	1, 5
0717		Yveltal		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						35	35
0758		Salazzle		Monster	Dragon							1
0779		Bruxish		Water 2		Water 2							20
0787		Tapu Bulu		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							1
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
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0023		Ekans		Field	Dragon			✔	✔	✔	✔
0029		Nidoran♀		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0032		Nidoran♂		Monster	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0037		Vulpix		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
037A		Vulpix Alola Form		Field		Field						✔
0086		Seel		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0092		Gastly		Amorphous		Amorphous				✔	✔	✔
0115		Kangaskhan		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0116		Horsea		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0167		Spinarak		Bug		Bug	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0234		Stantler		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0280		Ralts		Amorphous		Amorphous		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0327		Spinda		Field	Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0331		Cacnea		Grass	Human-Like				✔	✔	✔
0335		Zangoose		Field		Field				✔	✔	✔
0351		Castform		Fairy	Amorphous			✔	✔	✔	✔
0352		Kecleon		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0353		Shuppet		Amorphous		Amorphous		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0358		Chimecho		Amorphous		Amorphous		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0361		Snorunt		Fairy	Mineral			✔	✔	✔	✔
0425		Drifloon		Amorphous		Amorphous			✔	✔	✔	✔
0433		Chingling		Amorphous		Amorphous			✔	✔	✔	✔
0442		Spiritomb		Amorphous		Amorphous						✔USUM
0562		Yamask		Mineral	Amorphous				✔	✔	✔
0595		Joltik		Bug		Bug				✔	✔	✔
0605		Elgyem		Human-Like		Human-Like				✔	✔	✔
0682		Spritzee		Fairy		Fairy					✔	✔
0710		Pumpkaboo		Amorphous		Amorphous					✔	✔
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.

Special move

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0092		Gastly		Amorphous		Amorphous	Dream World - Spooky Manor
0234		Stantler		Field		Field	Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0355		Duskull		Amorphous		Amorphous	Dream World - Spooky Manor
0596		Galvantula		Bug		Bug	Dream World - Spooky Manor
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 event

Generation VI

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0683		Aromatisse		Fairy		Fairy	Shigeki Morimoto's Aromatisse
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 Mystery Dungeon series

Disable paralyzes the opponent instead of disabling a move. It is unaffected by evasion and accuracy.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Disable seals the move that its target most recently used on the floor.

Super Smash Bros. series

Mewtwo uses Disable as its down special move. Rather than disabling a move, Disable stuns the opponent, leaving them vulnerable for a short period of time. The move only works if the opponent is making eye contact with Mewtwo.

Description

Games Description MDRB Causes paralysis in the target. A Pokémon affected by paralysis is incapable of attacking or using moves. MDS Afflicts the target with a Paralysis status. A Pokémon with the Paralysis status condition has slowed movement and is incapable of action. MDGtI It seals the move the enemy last used and prevents the Pokémon from using it. The seal will be removed when you go to the next floor. SMD It has the move the enemy last used sealed, which prevents the Pokémon from using it. The seal will be removed when you go to the next floor.

In the anime

Slowbro Psyduck Golduck Venomoth
The user stops the opponent from attacking.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Psyduck releases blue rings from its body that make the opponent unable to move.
Misty's Psyduck	The Ninja Poké-Showdown!		Debut
	Golduck's eyes glow blue and a blue aura appears around it. Any attacks that try to hit Golduck are instantly disintegrated.
A wild Golduck	Bye Bye Psyduck		None
	Slowbro becomes outlined in light blue and the opponent starts to glow light blue, making it completely motionless and renders it under Slowbro's control.
Prima's Slowbro	The Mandarin Island Miss-match		None
	Alakazam throws its spoons in the air, then crosses them. The spoons glow red and the spoons release a red shock to the opponent, surround it and making it unable to move.
Eusine's Alakazam	For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!		None
	Venomoth's eyes glow light blue while its opponent is using an attack. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue briefly and it stops using the attack. In addition, the opponent cannot use the attack for a while.
Katie's Venomoth	Shocks and Bonds		None

In the manga

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Slowpoke
The user stops the opponent from moving.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	The opponent attacking Slowpoke freezes in motion when they were about to attack.
Gary's Slowpoke	Side Story: Ash vs. Gary		Debut

In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga

Drowzee
The user stops the opponent from moving.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Drowzee closes its eyes and a wave of psychic energy freezes the opponent in motion.
A wild Drowzee	PW22		Debut

• Slowpoke was revealed to have known Disable in PW18 but it was not shown using it.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

The user stops the opponent from moving.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Jigglypuff glances at the opponent and freezes them.
Jigglypuff	Oh, that Cute, Cute Jigglypuff!		Debut

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Kadabra Jigglypuff
The user stops the opponent from moving.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Kadabra puts its hand forward and the opponent becomes unable to move their body.
Sabrina's Kadabra	Zap! Zap! Zapdos!		Debut
	Jigglypuff stares at the opponent and they become unable to move their body.
Green's Jiggly	Just a Spearow Carrier		None

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Dusknoir
The foe's move it selected cannot be used.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Dusknoir's eye glows, the opponent is prevented from using the last move it selected.
Mitsumi's Dusknoir	Battle Against Team Galactic…and Mitsumi!		Debut

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Psyduck Hypno
The user uses its psychic powers to prevent the opponent from moving.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Psyduck uses its psychic powers to prevent the opponent from moving.
A wild Psyduck	The New Pokémon Is Hatched!!		Debut
	Hypno prevents itself from getting hurt from the last attack used by the opponent, and that attack cannot be used during the duration of the battle.
Eusine's Hypno	Farewell To Pikachu?!		None

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Slowpoke
The user disables the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Slowpoke jumps onto the foe and holds them down.
Shu's Slowpoke	GDZ44		Debut

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Slowpoke
The user prevents the opponent from moving.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Slowpoke jumps onto the foe and holds them down.
Kurt's Slowpoke	Find Slowpoke!!		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

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

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

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

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 定身法 Dihngsānfaat * 石化功 Sehkfagūng * 定物法 Dihngmahtfaat * Mandarin 定身法 Dìngshēnfǎ * 石化功 Shí​huàgōng​ * Czech Znehybnění Danish Neutralisere Dutch Ontwapen Finnish Estäminen (EP032) Lamaus (AG128-AG129) French Entrave German Aussetzer Greek Αναστολέας Hindi Viklaang kar dena Italian Inibitore Korean 사슬묶기 Saseul Mukgi Polish Zmrożenie (EP032) Portuguese Brazil Desabilitar (anime) Inabilitar (TCG, manga) Portugal Incapacitar (anime) Debilitar Serbian Onemogućavanje Spanish Latin America Incapacitar (EP032) Anulación (EP066-EP227) Desarmar (AG128) Spain Anulación Swedish Avväpna* Handikappattack* Avväpning* Förlamning* Turkish Sakatlama Vietnamese Vô Hiệu Hóa

Variations of the move Disable
Disable • Torment • Taunt • Embargo • Heal Block

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