Embargo (Pokémon Move)
Embargo Effect
Effect
This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
In-Depth Effect
Target cannot use its held item for five turns. If the target leaves the field, this effect ends. If a Pokémon under this effect uses bug bite or pluck on a Pokémon holding a berry, the berry is destroyed but not used. If a Pokémon under this effect uses fling, it will fail. This effect is passed by baton pass.
Embargo Move Data
Type | Dark |
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Category | Status |
Introduced in | Generation 4 |
Power Points (PP) | 15 |
Base Power | |
Accuracy | 100 |
Speed Priority | 0 |
Ailment | Embargo |
Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Machine/Record
Game Descriptions
Diamond Pearl | It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
Platinum | It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
HeartGold SoulSilver | It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
Black White | It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
Black 2 White 2 | It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
X Y | This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
Sun Moon | This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
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 Embargo by Leveling Up
No. | Img. | Name | Type | Egg Group | Level |
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#329 | ![]() | Houndour | DarkFire | Field | 37 |
#330 | ![]() | Houndoom | DarkFire | Field | 41 |
#359 | ![]() | Poochyena | Dark | Field | 28 |
#360 | ![]() | Mightyena | Dark | Field | 32 |
#448 | ![]() | Zangoose | Normal | Field | 33 |
#450 | ![]() | Lunatone | RockPsychic | Mineral | 17 |
#451 | ![]() | Solrock | RockPsychic | Mineral | 17 |
#469 | ![]() | Shuppet | Ghost | Amorphous | 34 |
#470 | ![]() | Banette | Ghost | Amorphous | 34 |
#313 | ![]() | Weavile | DarkIce | Field | 1 |
#227 | ![]() | Porygon Z | Normal | Mineral | 34 |
#605 | ![]() | Darkrai | Dark | No Eggs Discovered | 75 |
#668 | ![]() | Sandile | GroundDark | Field | 22 |
#669 | ![]() | Krokorok | GroundDark | Field | 22 |
#670 | ![]() | Krookodile | GroundDark | Field | 22 |
#692 | ![]() | Zorua | Dark | Field | 41 |
#693 | ![]() | Zoroark | Dark | Field | 44 |
#696 | ![]() | Gothita | Psychic | Human-Like | 19 |
#697 | ![]() | Gothorita | Psychic | Human-Like | 19 |
#698 | ![]() | Gothitelle | Psychic | Human-Like | 19 |
#747 | ![]() | Pawniard | DarkSteel | Human-Like | 41 |
#748 | ![]() | Bisharp | DarkSteel | Human-Like | 41 |
#752 | ![]() | Vullaby | DarkFlying | Flying | 50 |
#753 | ![]() | Mandibuzz | DarkFlying | Flying | 50 |
#331 | ![]() | Houndoom Mega | DarkFire | Field | 41 |
#471 | ![]() | Banette Mega | Ghost | Amorphous | 34 |
Pokémon that Learn Embargo by Machine
Available
Red Blue | No |
Yellow | No |
Ruby Sapphire | No |
Emerald | No |
FireRed LeafGreen | No |
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 |