So far it is a normal type event exclusive move, exclusive only to the Celebi you can obtain from Pokémon Bank. It is basically a variation of the move False Swipe.
Hold Back inflicts damage, but will leave the target with 1 HP if it would otherwise cause it to faint. If the target has 1 HP remaining, Hold Back will hit and leave the target at 1 HP.
If used against a substitute, Hold Back is able to break it and will not leave the substitute with 1 HP.
Source: http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Hold_Back_(move)
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