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Constrict

NormalPhysical

Constrict deals damage and has a 10% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.

Move data

Power

10

Accuracy

100%

PP

35

Makes contact

Yes

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:An attack that may lower SPEED.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, 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, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed.
  • Black, White, 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, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
  • Scarlet, Violet:This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

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