Block
NormalSummary
Block is a Normal-type move with no power or accuracy since it does not deal damage. Instead, Block prevents the target from fleeing or switching out as long as the user remains on the field. It is commonly used to trap opposing Pokémon, making it a strategic move for setups and hindering opponents' strategies. Block can be particularly useful in competitive play to neutralize Pokémon that rely on switching to reset unfavorable conditions or to escape from certain threats.
Effect
The target cannot switch out normally. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. This effect ends when the user leaves the field. The target may still escape by using baton pass, u turn, or a shed shell. Both the user and the target pass on this effect with baton pass.
Short Effect: Prevents the target from leaving battle.
The target cannot switch out normally. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. This effect ends when the user leaves the field. The target may still escape by using baton pass, u turn, or a shed shell. Both the user and the target pass on this effect with baton pass.
Game Descriptions
Pokémon That Learn Block
Venusaur
Types: Grass, Poison
Geodude
Types: Rock, Ground
Graveler
Types: Rock, Ground
Golem
Types: Rock, Ground
Slowpoke
Types: Water, Psychic
Slowbro
Types: Water, Psychic
Muk
Types: Poison
Onix
Types: Rock, Ground
Exeggcute
Types: Grass, Psychic
Exeggutor
Types: Grass, Psychic
Rhydon
Types: Ground, Rock
Lapras
Types: Water, Ice
Snorlax
Types: Normal
Mew
Types: Psychic
Totodile
Types: Water
Croconaw
Types: Water
Feraligatr
Types: Water
Sudowoodo
Types: Rock
Slowking
Types: Water, Psychic
Forretress
Types: Bug, Steel
Steelix
Types: Steel, Ground
Donphan
Types: Ground
Miltank
Types: Normal
Blissey
Types: Normal
Tyranitar
Types: Rock, Dark
Slaking
Types: Normal
Nosepass
Types: Rock
Aggron
Types: Steel, Rock
Swalot
Types: Poison
Wailord
Types: Water
Cacnea
Types: Grass
Cacturne
Types: Grass, Dark
Cradily
Types: Rock, Grass
Armaldo
Types: Rock, Bug
Snorunt
Types: Ice
Glalie
Types: Ice
Walrein
Types: Ice, Water
Metagross
Types: Steel, Psychic
Regirock
Types: Rock
Regice
Types: Ice
Registeel
Types: Steel
Kyogre
Types: Water
Groudon
Types: Ground
Torterra
Types: Grass, Ground
Bastiodon
Types: Rock, Steel
Gastrodon
Types: Water, Ground
Bronzong
Types: Steel, Psychic
Bonsly
Types: Rock
Abomasnow
Types: Grass, Ice
Lickilicky
Types: Normal
Rhyperior
Types: Ground, Rock
Tangrowth
Types: Grass
Mamoswine
Types: Ice, Ground
Probopass
Types: Rock, Steel
Froslass
Types: Ice, Ghost
Regigigas
Types: Normal
Emboar
Types: Fire, Fighting
Samurott
Types: Water
Roggenrola
Types: Rock
Boldore
Types: Rock
Gigalith
Types: Rock
Timburr
Types: Fighting
Gurdurr
Types: Fighting
Conkeldurr
Types: Fighting
Throh
Types: Fighting
Sawk
Types: Fighting
Krookodile
Types: Ground, Dark
Dwebble
Types: Bug, Rock
Crustle
Types: Bug, Rock
Yamask
Types: Ghost
Cofagrigus
Types: Ghost
Tirtouga
Types: Water, Rock
Carracosta
Types: Water, Rock
Ferrothorn
Types: Grass, Steel
Golett
Types: Ground, Ghost
Golurk
Types: Ground, Ghost
Vullaby
Types: Dark, Flying
Mandibuzz
Types: Dark, Flying
Cobalion
Types: Steel, Fighting
Terrakion
Types: Rock, Fighting
Virizion
Types: Grass, Fighting
Landorus-Incarnate
Types: Ground, Flying
Chesnaught
Types: Grass, Fighting
Pancham
Types: Fighting
Pangoro
Types: Fighting, Dark
Honedge
Types: Steel, Ghost
Aegislash-Shield
Types: Steel, Ghost
Malamar
Types: Dark, Psychic
Tyrunt
Types: Rock, Dragon
Tyrantrum
Types: Rock, Dragon
Trevenant
Types: Ghost, Grass
Avalugg
Types: Ice
Xerneas
Types: Fairy
Yveltal
Types: Dark, Flying
Zygarde-50
Types: Dragon, Ground
Hoopa
Types: Psychic, Ghost
Gumshoos
Types: Normal
Crabominable
Types: Fighting, Ice
Toxapex
Types: Poison, Water
Oranguru
Types: Normal, Psychic
Passimian
Types: Fighting
Sandygast
Types: Ghost, Ground
Palossand
Types: Ghost, Ground
Pyukumuku
Types: Water
Turtonator
Types: Fire, Dragon
Drampa
Types: Normal, Dragon
Dhelmise
Types: Ghost, Grass
Pheromosa
Types: Bug, Fighting
Celesteela
Types: Steel, Flying
Stakataka
Types: Rock, Steel
Rolycoly
Types: Rock
Mr-Rime
Types: Ice, Psychic
Stonjourner
Types: Rock
Tarountula
Types: Bug
Spidops
Types: Bug
Garganacl
Types: Rock
Bramblin
Types: Grass, Ghost
Brambleghast
Types: Grass, Ghost
Landorus-Therian
Types: Ground, Flying
Aegislash-Blade
Types: Steel, Ghost
Venusaur-Mega
Types: Grass, Poison
Tyranitar-Mega
Types: Rock, Dark
Aggron-Mega
Types: Steel
Abomasnow-Mega
Types: Grass, Ice
Slowbro-Mega
Types: Water, Psychic
Steelix-Mega
Types: Steel, Ground
Glalie-Mega
Types: Ice
Metagross-Mega
Types: Steel, Psychic
Kyogre-Primal
Types: Water
Groudon-Primal
Types: Ground, Fire
Hoopa-Unbound
Types: Psychic, Dark
Geodude-Alola
Types: Rock, Electric
Graveler-Alola
Types: Rock, Electric
Golem-Alola
Types: Rock, Electric
Muk-Alola
Types: Poison, Dark
Exeggutor-Alola
Types: Grass, Dragon
Zygarde-10-Power-Construct
Types: Dragon, Ground
Zygarde-50-Power-Construct
Types: Dragon, Ground
Zygarde-Complete
Types: Dragon, Ground
Gumshoos-Totem
Types: Normal
Slowpoke-Galar
Types: Psychic
Zygarde-10
Types: Dragon, Ground