Imprison

Move data

Type Psychic
Category Status Status
Power -
Accuracy -
PP 10
Introduced Generation III

Effects

Opponent is unable to use moves that the user also knows.


Game descriptions

Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.
FireRed/LeafGreen Prevents foes from using any move that is also known by the user.
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold/SoulSilver
If the foe knows any move also known by the user, the foe is prevented from using it.

Learnt by level up

These pokemon learn Imprison at the level specified.

Vulpix
Level 21
#037 • fire
Stantler
Level 43
#234 • normal
Ralts
Level 32
#280 • psychic
Kirlia
Level 36
#281 • psychic
Gardevoir
Level 40
#282 • psychic
Bronzor
Level 12
#436 • steel / psychic
Bronzong
Level 1, 12
#437 • steel / psychic
Uxie
Level 6
#480 • psychic
Mesprit
Level 6
#481 • psychic
Azelf
Level 6
#482 • psychic

Learnt by breeding

These pokemon can learn Imprison as an egg move (as of HeartGold/SoulSilver).

Grimer
#088 • poison
Misdreavus
#200 • ghost
Shuppet
#353 • ghost
Duskull
#355 • ghost
Spiritomb
#442 • ghost / dark