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Hold Back

NormalPhysical

Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.

Move data

Power

40

Accuracy

100%

PP

40

Makes contact

Yes

Introduced

Generation 6

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Game descriptions

  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user holds back when it attacks and the target is left with at least 1 HP.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.
  • Sword, Shield:The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.
  • 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:The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.