Move Detail

Constrict Move Detail

Constrict is a Normal-type move with 10 power and 100% accuracy. It has a 10% chance of lowering the target's Speed stat by one stage. Despite its low power, Constrict is known for its utility in potentially reducing the opponent's Speed, making it easier for other Pokémon to outspeed them in subsequent turns. Constrict is often overlooked in competitive play due to its low damage output but can occasionally see use in specific strategies that rely on speed control.

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gold-silver: An attack that may lower SPEED.

crystal: An attack that may lower SPEED.

ruby-sapphire: Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED.

emerald: Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED.

firered-leafgreen: The foe is attacked with long tentacles or vines. It may lower SPEED.

diamond-pearl: The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed.

platinum: The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed.

heartgold-soulsilver: The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed.

black-white: The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

black-2-white-2: The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

x-y: The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

sun-moon: The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

ultra-sun-ultra-moon: The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

sword-shield: This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.