Mat-Block Move Detail
Mat Block is a non-damaging Fighting-type move introduced in Generation VI. It has no power or accuracy because it doesn't deal damage. When used, Mat Block protects the user and its allies from damaging moves for one turn, but it only works if the user moves first in the turn and it fails if the user is not switched out afterwards or if it is no longer the first turn on the field. This move is particularly interesting because it mirrors the concept of a mat used in Judo to block attacks, and it is exclusive to the Pokémon Greninja. Mat Block is often used in double battles to provide strategic defensive opportunities, allowing teammates to set up safely.
Details
- Power: None
- Accuracy: None%
- PP: 10
- Priority: 0
- Damage Class: Status
- Generation: Generation-Vi
Effect
- Protects all friendly Pokémon from damaging moves. Only works on the first turn after the user is sent out.
Category
Flavor Texts
- x-y: Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves.
- omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves.
- sun-moon: Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves.
- sword-shield: Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves.
Mat-Block Pokémon
Throh
538 - Fighting
Greninja
658 - Water, Dark
Greninja-Battle-Bond
10116 - Water, Dark
Greninja-Ash
10117 - Water, Dark