Block (move)

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Block とおせんぼう Block

Battles Type  Normal Category  Status PP  5 (max. 8) Power  — Accuracy  —% Priority  0 Does not make contact Not 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 III Move Tutor in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Move Tutor in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Move Tutor in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Move Tutor in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

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

Super Contests Condition  Cute Appeal  2 ♥♥ Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.

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

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

Block (Japanese: とおせんぼう Block) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation III.

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• Effect
  • Generations III and IV
  • Generation V
  • Generation VI onward
• Description
• Learnset
  • By leveling up
  • By breeding
  • By Move Tutor
  • Special move
    • Generation V
    • Generation IX
  • By event
    • Generation V
  • In Pokémon Champions
• In other games
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
  • Pokémon UNITE
  • Description
• In the manga
  • Pokémon Adventures
• In other generations
  • Core series games
  • Side series games
  • Spin-off series games
• Trivia
• In other languages

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Effect

Generations III and IV

Block prevents the target from switching out or fleeing (including via Teleport). It bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly. The effect only applies as long as the Pokémon that used it remains in battle.

It is blocked by Protect and Detect.

The affected Pokémon can still switch out via Baton Pass, but in that case, the Pokémon that switches in will now be affected. Affected Pokémon can also switch out with U-turn. Conversely, the Pokémon that used Block can switch out with Baton Pass and the effects of Block will still apply. Also, if the affected Pokémon is Roared at or hit with a Whirlwind, they will still be switched out.

If a wild Pokémon uses Block on the player's Pokémon, the player will be unable to escape, unless the player's Pokémon has Run Away or is holding a Smoke Ball.

Generation V

If a Pokémon traps a target with Block and then switches with Baton Pass the target will no longer be trapped. Pokémon affected by Block can switch out with Volt Switch. Also, Dragon Tail and Circle Throw will force the affected Pokémon to switch out.

Generation VI onward

Block no longer affects Ghost-type Pokémon. It will now hit the target even if it has used Protect, Detect, or Spiky Shield, but will fail if the target is protected by Crafty Shield.

Pokémon affected by Block can also switch out with Parting Shot and Flip Turn.

Block can be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing certain moves (Explosion, Memento, Perish Song, and Self-Destruct) to gain an extra three appeal points if they are used in the next turn.

If powered up by Normalium Z into Z-Block, the user's Defense stat rises by one stage.

Description

Games Description RSE Blocks the foe's way to prevent escape. ColoXD Blocks the target's way to prevent escape. FRLG DPPtHGSSPBR The user blocks the foe's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. SV The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing. Champs Gives the target the Can't Escape status.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups	Level
					III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0143		Snorlax		Monster	37RSE 41FRLG	36	41	41	41	1	1	1
0185		Sudowoodo		Mineral	33	22	22BW 26B2W2	26	29	12	12	12
0299		Nosepass		Mineral	16	19	19BW 8B2W2	8XY 7ORAS	7		7	7
0411		Bastiodon		Monster		30	30	30	1, Evo.		1, Evo.	Evo.
0437		Bronzong		Mineral		33	33	33	1, Evo.	1, Evo.	1, Evo.	Evo.
0438		Bonsly		No Eggs Discovered		22	22BW 26B2W2	26	29	12	12	12
0465		Tangrowth		Grass		57	57BW 56B2W2	1, 56	1, 56	1	1
0476		Probopass		Mineral		1, 19	1, 19BW 1, 8B2W2	1, 8XY 1, 7ORAS	1, 7		1, 7	1
0645		Landorus All available forms		No Eggs Discovered			1	1	1	10		10
0805		Stakataka		No Eggs Discovered					−	20
0866		Mr. Rime		Human-Like						1
0874		Stonjourner		Mineral						1		1
0917		Tarountula		Bug								18
0918		Spidops		Bug								19
0934		Garganacl		Mineral								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	Egg Groups	Egg Move
					III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0074		Geodude		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0074		Geodude Alolan Form		Mineral					✔			✔
0079		Slowpoke		Monster Water 1	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0079		Slowpoke Galarian Form		Monster Water 1						✔		✔
0095		Onix		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0102		Exeggcute		Grass	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0158		Totodile		Monster Water 1	−	−	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0299		Nosepass		Mineral	−	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	−
0331		Cacnea		Grass Human-Like	−	−	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔2.0.1+
0361		Snorunt		Fairy Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0557		Dwebble		Bug Mineral			✔	✔	✔	✔
0564		Tirtouga		Water 1 Water 3			−	−	−	✔
0679		Honedge		Mineral				−	−	✔
0837		Rolycoly		Mineral						✔		✔
0946		Bramblin		Grass								✔
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 Move Tutor

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups	Compatibility
					IV	V	VI	VII
					HGSS Tutor	B2W2 Tutor	ORAS Tutor	USUM Tutor
0003		Venusaur		Monster Grass	✔	✔	✔	✔
0074		Geodude		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0074		Geodude Alolan Form		Mineral				✔
0075		Graveler		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0075		Graveler Alolan Form		Mineral				✔
0076		Golem		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0076		Golem Alolan Form		Mineral				✔
0079		Slowpoke		Monster Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔
0080		Slowbro		Monster Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔
0089		Muk		Amorphous	✔	✔	✔	✔
0089		Muk Alolan Form		Amorphous				✔
0095		Onix		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0102		Exeggcute		Grass	−	✔	✔	✔
0103		Exeggutor		Grass	−	✔	✔	✔
0103		Exeggutor Alolan Form		Grass				✔
0112		Rhydon		Monster Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0131		Lapras		Monster Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔
0143		Snorlax		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0158		Totodile		Monster Water 1	−	✔	✔	✔
0159		Croconaw		Monster Water 1	−	✔	✔	✔
0160		Feraligatr		Monster Water 1	−	✔	✔	✔
0185		Sudowoodo		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0199		Slowking		Monster Water 1	✔	✔	✔	✔
0205		Forretress		Bug	✔	✔	✔	✔
0208		Steelix		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0232		Donphan		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0241		Miltank		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0242		Blissey		Fairy	✔	✔	✔	✔
0248		Tyranitar		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔
0289		Slaking		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0299		Nosepass		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0306		Aggron		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔
0317		Swalot		Amorphous	✔	✔	✔	✔
0321		Wailord		Field Water 2	✔	✔	✔	✔
0331		Cacnea		Grass Human-Like	−	✔	✔	✔
0332		Cacturne		Grass Human-Like	−	✔	✔	✔
0346		Cradily		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔
0348		Armaldo		Water 3	✔	✔	✔	✔
0361		Snorunt		Fairy Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0362		Glalie		Fairy Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0365		Walrein		Water 1 Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0376		Metagross		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0377		Regirock		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0378		Regice		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0379		Registeel		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0382		Kyogre		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0383		Groudon		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0389		Torterra		Monster Grass	✔	✔	✔	✔
0411		Bastiodon		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔
0423		Gastrodon All forms		Water 1 Amorphous	✔	✔	✔	✔
0437		Bronzong		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0438		Bonsly		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0460		Abomasnow		Monster Grass	✔	✔	✔	✔
0463		Lickilicky		Monster	✔	✔	✔	✔
0464		Rhyperior		Monster Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0465		Tangrowth		Grass	✔	✔	✔	✔
0473		Mamoswine		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔
0476		Probopass		Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0478		Froslass		Fairy Mineral	✔	✔	✔	✔
0486		Regigigas		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔	✔
0500		Emboar		Field		✔	✔	✔
0503		Samurott		Field		✔	✔	✔
0524		Roggenrola		Mineral		✔	✔	✔
0525		Boldore		Mineral		✔	✔	✔
0526		Gigalith		Mineral		✔	✔	✔
0532		Timburr		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔
0533		Gurdurr		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔
0534		Conkeldurr		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔
0538		Throh		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔
0539		Sawk		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔
0553		Krookodile		Field		✔	✔	✔
0557		Dwebble		Bug Mineral		✔	✔	✔
0558		Crustle		Bug Mineral		✔	✔	✔
0562		Yamask		Mineral Amorphous		✔	✔	✔
0563		Cofagrigus		Mineral Amorphous		✔	✔	✔
0564		Tirtouga		Water 1 Water 3		✔	✔	✔
0565		Carracosta		Water 1 Water 3		✔	✔	✔
0598		Ferrothorn		Grass Mineral		−	✔	✔
0622		Golett		Mineral		✔	✔	✔
0623		Golurk		Mineral		✔	✔	✔
0629		Vullaby		Flying		✔	✔	✔
0630		Mandibuzz		Flying		✔	✔	✔
0638		Cobalion		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔
0639		Terrakion		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔
0640		Virizion		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔
0645		Landorus All forms		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔	✔
0652		Chesnaught		Field			✔	✔
0674		Pancham		Field Human-Like			✔	✔
0675		Pangoro		Field Human-Like			✔	✔
0681		Aegislash		Mineral			✔	✔
0687		Malamar		Water 1 Water 2			✔	✔
0696		Tyrunt		Monster Dragon			✔	✔
0697		Tyrantrum		Monster Dragon			✔	✔
0709		Trevenant		Grass Amorphous			✔	✔
0713		Avalugg		Monster Mineral			✔	✔
0716		Xerneas		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔
0717		Yveltal		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔
0718		Zygarde All available forms		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔
0720		Hoopa All forms		No Eggs Discovered			✔	✔
0735		Gumshoos		Field				✔
0740		Crabominable		Water 3				✔
0748		Toxapex		Water 1				✔
0765		Oranguru		Field				✔
0766		Passimian		Field				✔
0769		Sandygast		Amorphous				✔
0770		Palossand		Amorphous				✔
0771		Pyukumuku		Water 1				✔
0776		Turtonator		Monster Dragon				✔
0780		Drampa		Monster Dragon				✔
0781		Dhelmise		Mineral				✔
0795		Pheromosa		No Eggs Discovered				✔
0797		Celesteela		No Eggs Discovered				✔
0805		Stakataka		No Eggs Discovered				✔
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
0079		Slowpoke		Monster Water 1	Dream World - Sparkling Sea
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.

Generation IX

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups	Obtained with
0950		Klawf		Water 3	Former Titan Klawf
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 V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups	Obtained with
0001		Bulbasaur		Monster Grass	Sticker Promotional Egg Bulbasaur Kanto First Partner Egg Bulbasaur
0004		Charmander		Monster Dragon	Sticker Promotional Egg Charmander Kanto First Partner Egg Charmander
0007		Squirtle		Monster Water 1	Sticker Promotional Egg Squirtle Kanto First Partner Egg Squirtle
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 Pokémon Champions

#	Pokémon		Types	Compatibility
0003		Venusaur		−
0006		Charizard		−
0080		Slowbro		✔
0080		Slowbro Galarian Form		✔
0143		Snorlax		✔
0160		Feraligatr		✔
0199		Slowking		✔
0199		Slowking Galarian Form		✔
0205		Forretress		−
0208		Steelix		✔
0306		Aggron		−
0362		Glalie		✔
0376		Metagross		−
0389		Torterra		−
0411		Bastiodon		✔
0460		Abomasnow		−
0464		Rhyperior		−
0473		Mamoswine		−
0478		Froslass		✔
0500		Emboar		−
0503		Samurott		−
0553		Krookodile		−
0563		Cofagrigus		−
0623		Golurk		−
0652		Chesnaught		−
0681		Aegislash		✔
0687		Malamar		−
0697		Tyrantrum		−
0709		Trevenant		−
0713		Avalugg		−
0740		Crabominable		−
0748		Toxapex		−
0765		Oranguru		−
0766		Passimian		−
0780		Drampa		−
0866		Mr. Rime		✔
0934		Garganacl		✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move in Pokémon Champions in spite of it or its pre-evolution being able to learn it in at least one other game.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Block inflicts the stuck (previously Leg Hold^RB/Shadow Hold^TDS) status condition which prevents the target from moving (but may attack), or switch places with the team leader. This status lasts for 2-5^RBTDS/ 7^GtISMDturns. In Super Mystery Dungeon Ghost-type Pokémon cannot become stuck.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB - - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No MDTDS - - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No BSL - - 12 - 100% - Front Enemy No MDGtI - - 13 50 100% - Front Enemy No SMD - - 13 50 100% - Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon UNITE

Block

Pokémon	Move Icon	Image	Level Learned	Cooldown	Description
Snorlax			7	7.5s	Has the user spread its arms wide to create a wall and grants it a shield. Prevents opposing Pokémon from passing through the wall and shoves them if they run into it. Upgraded to Block+ when the Pokémon reaches Lv. 13. Upgrade: Also increases the user's Defense and Sp. Defense while using the move, and increases how frequently opposing Pokémon that hit the wall are shoved.

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts the Leg Hold status on the target, making it incapable of movement. MDTDS Afflicts the targeted enemy with a Shadow Hold status condition. A Pokémon with the Shadow Hold status is incapable of movement. BSL てきポケモンを かげふみじょうたいにかえる かげふみじょうたいの ポケモンは いどうできない MDGtI It causes the Stuck status condition to an enemy. With the Stuck status, the enemy can't move. SMD MDRTDX It causes an enemy to get stuck.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Nosepass
The user holds out its arms and releases a beam that holds the opponent in place.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Nosepass holds its arms out in front of it and releases a beam of energy from its body at the opponent, holding the opponent in place and preventing it from moving. The effects of the attack keeps going until Nosepass is knocked out.
Roxanne's Nosepass	The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon VIII		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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Side 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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

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	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Trivia

• In Generation III, the status screen erroneously states that the move has 100% accuracy, even though it ignores accuracy and evasion checks.

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	擋路 Dónglouh
	Mandarin	擋路 / 挡路 Dǎnglù
Dutch		Houd tegen
French		Barrage
German		Rückentzug
Greek		Φραγμός Fragmós
Italian		Blocco
Korean		블록 Beullok
Polish		Blokada*
Brazilian Portuguese		Bloquear
Serbian		Blokada
Spanish		Bloqueo
Vietnamese		Chốt Chặn

Variations of the move Mean Look
Block • Mean Look • Spider Web

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