Bind (move)

Move data

Type	Normal
Category	Physical
Power	15
Accuracy	85
PP	20 (max. 32)
Introduced	Generation 1

Effects

Bind inflicts damage on the first turn then traps the opponent, causing them to lose ¹⁄₁₆ of their maximum HP after each turn, for 4-5 turns. If the user holds a Grip Claw then it is always 5 turns.

Changes

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

In Generation 1, Bind simply inflicts its base power 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

Foe

User

Ally

Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.

Game descriptions

Gold/Silver Crystal	Binds the target for 2-5 turns.
Ruby/Sapphire Emerald	Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
FireRed/LeafGreen	A long body or tentacles are used to bind the foe for two to five turns.
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver	A long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.
Black/White Black 2/White 2	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Sun/Moon	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Learnt by level up

These Pokémon learn Bind at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sun & Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.