Shadow Hold

Shadow

Summary

Shadow-Hold is a Shadow-type move with no power and 100% accuracy. It is designed to prevent the opponent from escaping or switching out during battle. Shadow-Hold does not deal damage but plays a strategic role in controlling the battlefield by trapping the opposing Pokémon. This move is typically found in the Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness games, where it is used by Shadow Pokémon. It is useful in preventing opposing Pokémon from fleeing, ensuring that they remain active targets for capture or continued battle.

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

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Move Details

  • Power
  • Accuracy
  • PP None
  • Priority 0
  • Damage Class Status
  • Generation Generation III