Pokemon Ref

Block (Pokémon Move)

Block Effect

Effect

The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

In-Depth 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.

Block Move Data

Type Normal
CategoryStatus
Introduced inGeneration 3
Power Points (PP) 5
Base Power
Accuracy
Speed Priority0
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireBlocks the foe’s way to prevent escape.
EmeraldBlocks the foe’s way to prevent escape.
FireRed LeafGreenThe user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Diamond PearlThe user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
PlatinumThe user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
HeartGold SoulSilverThe user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Black WhiteThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Black 2 White 2The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
X YThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Sun MoonThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Sword ShieldThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Pokémon that Learn Block by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#235SnorlaxNormalMonster1
#281SudowoodoRockMineral12
#401NosepassRockMineral7
#540BastiodonRockSteelMonster1
#565BronzongSteelPsychicMineral1
#280BonslyRockNo Eggs Discovered12
#183TangrowthGrassGrass1
#402ProbopassRockSteelMineral7
#770Landorus IncarnateGroundFlyingNo Eggs Discovered10
#986StakatakaRockSteelNo Eggs Discovered20
#1050Mr RimeIcePsychicHuman-Like1
#1058StonjournerRockMineral1
#771Landorus TherianGroundFlyingNo Eggs Discovered10

Pokémon that Learn Block by Move Tutor

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#3VenusaurGrassPoisonMonsterGrass
#115GeodudeRockGroundMineral
#117GravelerRockGroundMineral
#119GolemRockGroundMineral
#125SlowpokeWaterPsychicMonsterWater 1
#127SlowbroWaterPsychicMonsterWater 1
#143MukPoisonAmorphous
#151OnixRockGroundMineral
#160ExeggcuteGrassPsychicGrass
#161ExeggutorGrassPsychicGrass
#177RhydonGroundRockMonsterField
#213LaprasWaterIceMonsterWater 1
#235SnorlaxNormalMonster
#248MewPsychicNo Eggs Discovered
#255TotodileWaterMonsterWater 1
#256CroconawWaterMonsterWater 1
#257FeraligatrWaterMonsterWater 1
#281SudowoodoRockMineral
#130SlowkingWaterPsychicMonsterWater 1
#302ForretressBugSteelBug
#152SteelixSteelGroundMineral
#333DonphanGroundField
#336MiltankNormalField
#181BlisseyNormalFairy
#342TyranitarRockDarkMonster
#392SlakingNormalField
#401NosepassRockMineral
#411AggronSteelRockMonster
#427SwalotPoisonAmorphous
#432WailordWaterFieldWater 2
#443CacneaGrassGrassHuman-Like
#444CacturneGrassDarkGrassHuman-Like
#459CradilyRockGrassWater 3
#461ArmaldoRockBugWater 3
#480SnoruntIceFairyMineral
#481GlalieIceFairyMineral
#486WalreinIceWaterWater 1Field
#498MetagrossSteelPsychicMineral
#500RegirockRockNo Eggs Discovered
#501RegiceIceNo Eggs Discovered
#502RegisteelSteelNo Eggs Discovered
#507KyogreWaterNo Eggs Discovered
#509GroudonGroundNo Eggs Discovered
#520TorterraGrassGroundMonsterGrass
#540BastiodonRockSteelMonster
#554GastrodonWaterGroundWater 1Amorphous
#565BronzongSteelPsychicMineral
#280BonslyRockNo Eggs Discovered
#585AbomasnowGrassIceMonsterGrass
#172LickilickyNormalMonster
#178RhyperiorGroundRockMonsterField
#183TangrowthGrassGrass
#320MamoswineIceGroundField
#402ProbopassRockSteelMineral
#483FroslassIceGhostFairyMineral
#599RegigigasNormalNo Eggs Discovered
#615EmboarFireFightingField
#618SamurottWaterField
#639RoggenrolaRockMineral
#640BoldoreRockMineral
#641GigalithRockMineral
#648TimburrFightingHuman-Like
#649GurdurrFightingHuman-Like
#650ConkeldurrFightingHuman-Like
#654ThrohFightingHuman-Like
#655SawkFightingHuman-Like
#670KrookodileGroundDarkField
#678DwebbleBugRockBugMineral
#679CrustleBugRockBugMineral
#683YamaskGhostMineralAmorphous
#685CofagrigusGhostMineralAmorphous
#686TirtougaWaterRockWater 1Water 3
#687CarracostaWaterRockWater 1Water 3
#720FerrothornGrassSteelGrassMineral
#745GolettGroundGhostMineral
#746GolurkGroundGhostMineral
#752VullabyDarkFlyingFlying
#753MandibuzzDarkFlyingFlying
#761CobalionSteelFightingNo Eggs Discovered
#762TerrakionRockFightingNo Eggs Discovered
#763VirizionGrassFightingNo Eggs Discovered
#770Landorus IncarnateGroundFlyingNo Eggs Discovered
#782ChesnaughtGrassFightingField
#807PanchamFightingFieldHuman-Like
#808PangoroFightingDarkFieldHuman-Like
#815Aegislash ShieldSteelGhostMineral
#822MalamarDarkPsychicWater 1Water 2
#831TyruntRockDragonMonsterDragon
#832TyrantrumRockDragonMonsterDragon
#843TrevenantGhostGrassGrassAmorphous
#853AvaluggIceMonsterMineral
#856XerneasFairyNo Eggs Discovered
#857YveltalDarkFlyingNo Eggs Discovered
#858Zygarde 50DragonGroundNo Eggs Discovered
#865HoopaPsychicGhostNo Eggs Discovered
#881GumshoosNormalField
#888CrabominableFightingIceWater 3
#904ToxapexPoisonWaterWater 1
#924OranguruNormalPsychicField
#925PassimianFightingField
#928SandygastGhostGroundAmorphous
#929PalossandGhostGroundAmorphous
#930PyukumukuWaterWater 1
#948TurtonatorFireDragonMonsterDragon
#956DrampaNormalDragonMonsterDragon
#957DhelmiseGhostGrassMineral
#972PheromosaBugFightingNo Eggs Discovered
#974CelesteelaSteelFlyingNo Eggs Discovered
#986StakatakaRockSteelNo Eggs Discovered
#771Landorus TherianGroundFlyingNo Eggs Discovered
#816Aegislash BladeSteelGhostMineral
#4Venusaur MegaGrassPoisonMonsterGrass
#343Tyranitar MegaRockDarkMonster
#412Aggron MegaSteelMonster
#586Abomasnow MegaGrassIceMonsterGrass
#128Slowbro MegaWaterPsychicMonsterWater 1
#153Steelix MegaSteelGroundMineral
#482Glalie MegaIceFairyMineral
#499Metagross MegaSteelPsychicMineral
#508Kyogre PrimalWaterNo Eggs Discovered
#510Groudon PrimalGroundFireNo Eggs Discovered
#866Hoopa UnboundPsychicDarkNo Eggs Discovered
#116Geodude AlolaRockElectricMineral
#118Graveler AlolaRockElectricMineral
#120Golem AlolaRockElectricMineral
#144Muk AlolaPoisonDarkAmorphous
#162Exeggutor AlolaGrassDragonGrass
#860Zygarde 10 Power ConstructDragonGroundNo Eggs Discovered
#861Zygarde 50 Power ConstructDragonGroundNo Eggs Discovered
#862Zygarde CompleteDragonGroundNo Eggs Discovered
#882Gumshoos TotemNormalField
#859Zygarde 10DragonGroundNo Eggs Discovered

Pokémon that Learn Block by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#115GeodudeRockGroundMineral
#125SlowpokeWaterPsychicMonsterWater 1
#151OnixRockGroundMineral
#160ExeggcuteGrassPsychicGrass
#255TotodileWaterMonsterWater 1
#401NosepassRockMineral
#443CacneaGrassGrassHuman-Like
#480SnoruntIceFairyMineral
#678DwebbleBugRockBugMineral
#686TirtougaWaterRockWater 1Water 3
#813HonedgeSteelGhostMineral
#1018RolycolyRockMineral
#116Geodude AlolaRockElectricMineral
#126Slowpoke GalarPsychicMonsterWater 1

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire Yes
Emerald Yes
FireRed LeafGreen Yes
Diamond Pearl Yes
Platinum Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver Yes
Black White Yes
Black 2 White 2 Yes
X Y Yes
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes