Embargo (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TM
Move data
| Type | Dark |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Machine/Record
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
TM63 |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM63 |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM63 |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
TM63 |
Effects
Embargo prevents the target using any items for five turns. This includes both held items and items used by the trainer such as medicines.
Changes
- In Generation 4, Magic Coat does not deflect the effect of Embargo.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Darkinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Embargo turns into Z-Embargo and raises Special Attack 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 | Embargo |
|---|---|
| Japanese | さしおさえ (Sashiosae) |
| German | Itemsperre |
| French | Embargo |
| Italian | Divieto |
| Spanish | Embargo |
| Korean | 금제 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 查封 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 查封 |
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
|---|---|
| Black/White 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 O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| Sun/Moon 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. |
| 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 Embargo 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.
#0553 / Ground · Dark
Level 22
#0576 / Psychic
Level 19
Learnt by TM
#0200 / Ghost
#0553 / Ground · Dark
#0563 / Ghost
#0576 / Psychic
#0609 / Ghost · Fire
#0689 / Rock · Water
#0727 / Fire · Dark
