Bind (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 15 |
| Accuracy | 85 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
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.
Other languages
| English | Bind |
|---|---|
| Japanese | しめつける (Shimetsukeru) |
| German | Klammergriff |
| French | Étreinte |
| Italian | Legatutto |
| Spanish | Atadura |
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 Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns. |
| Sword/Shield | 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 Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Bind as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.