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Block prevents the target from switching out or fleeing (including via {{m|Teleport}}). The effect only applies as long as | Block prevents the target from switching out or fleeing (including via {{m|Teleport}}). The effect only applies as long as the Pokémon that used it remains in battle. | ||
The affected Pokémon can still switch out via {{m|Baton Pass}}, but in that case, the Pokémon that switches in will now be affected. Affected Pokémon can also switch out with {{m|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 {{m|Roar}}ed at or hit with a {{m|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 {{a|Run Away}} or is holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Smoke Ball}}. | If a [[wild Pokémon]] uses Block on the player's Pokémon, the player will be unable to [[escape]], unless the player's Pokémon has {{a|Run Away}} or is holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Smoke Ball}}. | ||
