Bind (move)

Move data

Effects

Bind inflicts damage on the first turn then traps the opponent, causing them to lose ¹⁄₈ of their maximum HP after each turn, for 4-5 turns.

If the user holds a Grip Claw, the after-effects last for 7 turns. If a Binding Band is held, the damage is ¹⁄₆ of the target's maximum HP.

Changes

In Generations 1-4, Bind has 75% accuracy. Its after-effects last for 2-5 turns instead of 4-5; holding Grip Claw they last for 5 turns.

In Generations 2-5, the target loses only ¹⁄₁₆ of their maximum HP after each turn, or ¹⁄₈ if a Binding Band is held.

In Generation 1, Bind inflicts regular damage for 2-5 turns. While in effect, the target is unable to attack.

Z-Move effects

When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Bind turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 100.

Move target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

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