Captivate (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Machine/Record
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
TM78 |
|---|
Effects
Captivate lowers the Special Attack of the target by two stages, if they are of the opposite gender to the user. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Captivate will fail if both Pokémon are the same gender, either Pokémon is genderless, or the target has the ability Oblivious.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Captivate turns into Z-Captivate and raises Special Defense two stages, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
| English | Captivate |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゆうわく (Yūwaku) |
| German | Liebreiz |
| French | Séduction |
| Italian | Incanto |
| Spanish | Seducción |
| Korean | 유혹 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 诱惑 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 誘惑 |
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sword/Shield 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 | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Captivate at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0012 / Bug · Flying
Level 37
Learnt upon evolution
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Captivate as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0039 / Normal · Fairy
Fairy
#0040 / Normal · Fairy
Fairy
#0124 / Ice · Psychic
Human-Like
#0174 / Normal · Fairy
Undiscovered
#0238 / Ice · Psychic
Undiscovered
#0302 / Dark · Ghost
Human-Like
#0314 / Bug
Bug, Human-Like
#0547 / Grass · Fairy
Fairy, Grass
#0574 / Psychic
Human-Like
#0575 / Psychic
Human-Like
#0576 / Psychic
Human-Like
#0609 / Ghost · Fire
Amorphous
#0683 / Fairy
Fairy
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Captivate in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.
#0004 / Fire
Gen 4 — TM
#0005 / Fire
Gen 4 — TM
#0069 / Grass · Poison
Gen 4 — TM
#0070 / Grass · Poison
Gen 4 — TM
#0071 / Grass · Poison
Gen 4 — TM
#0073 / Water · Poison
Gen 4 — TM
#0083 / Normal · Flying
Gen 4 — TM
#0107 / Fighting
Gen 4 — TM
#0115 / Normal
Gen 4 — TM
#0125 / Electric
Gen 4 — TM
#0142 / Rock · Flying
Gen 4 — TM
#0157 / Fire
Gen 4 — TM
#0160 / Water
Gen 4 — TM
#0200 / Ghost
Gen 4 — TM
#0205 / Bug · Steel
Gen 4 — TM
#0284 / Bug · Flying
Gen 4 — TM
#0402 / Bug
Gen 4 — TM
#0449 / Ground
Gen 4 — TM
#0463 / Normal
Gen 4 — TM
#0466 / Electric
Gen 4 — TM
