Constrict (Pokémon Move)
Constrict Effect
Effect
The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
In-Depth Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
Constrict Move Data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Power Points (PP) | 35 |
| Base Power | 10 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| Chance | 10% |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED. |
| 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 | The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed. |
| Platinum | The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed. |
| Black White | The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| 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 | The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Sun Moon | The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Sword Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Pokémon that Learn Constrict by Leveling Up
No. | Img. | Name | Type | Egg Group | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #113 |  | Tentacool | WaterPoison | Water 3 | 4 |
| #114 |  | Tentacruel | WaterPoison | Water 3 | 4 |
| #182 |  | Tangela | Grass | Grass | 1 |
| #228 |  | Omanyte | RockWater | Water 1Water 3 | 1 |
| #229 |  | Omastar | RockWater | Water 1Water 3 | 1 |
| #264 |  | Spinarak | BugPoison | Bug | 1 |
| #265 |  | Ariados | BugPoison | Bug | 1 |
| #309 |  | Shuckle | BugRock | Bug | 1 |
| #324 |  | Octillery | Water | Water 1Water 2 | 6 |
| #458 |  | Lileep | RockGrass | Water 3 | 1 |
| #459 |  | Cradily | RockGrass | Water 3 | 1 |
| #555 |  | Drifloon | GhostFlying | Amorphous | 1 |
| #556 |  | Drifblim | GhostFlying | Amorphous | 1 |
| #183 |  | Tangrowth | Grass | Grass | 1 |
| #821 |  | Inkay | DarkPsychic | Water 1Water 2 | 1 |
| #822 |  | Malamar | DarkPsychic | Water 1Water 2 | 1 |
| #970 |  | Nihilego | RockPoison | No Eggs Discovered | 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 |