Anchor Shot (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Steel |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 80 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 7 |
Effects
The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Steelium Z and uses its Z-Power, Anchor Shot turns into Corkscrew Crash and has base power 160.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Anchor Shot |
|---|---|
| Japanese | アンカーショット (Anchor Shot) |
| German | Ankerschuss |
| French | Ancrage |
| Italian | Colpo d'Ancora |
| Spanish | Anclaje |
| Korean | 앵커샷 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 掷锚 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 擲錨 |
Game descriptions
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee. |
|---|---|
| Sword/Shield | The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| 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 | The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Anchor Shot at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
