Block (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Effects
Opponent cannot flee or switch.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Block turns into Z-Block and raises Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Block |
|---|---|
| Japanese | とおせんぼう (Tōsenbō) |
| German | Rückentzug |
| French | Barrage |
| Italian | Blocco |
| Spanish | Bloqueo |
| Korean | 블록 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 挡路 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 擋路 |
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Blocks the foe’s way to prevent escape. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Block at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0874 / Rock
Level 1
#0917 / Bug
Level 18
Learnt upon evolution
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Block as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0331 / Grass
Grass, Human-Like
#0947 / Grass · Ghost
Grass