Captivate (move)
Move data
Type | Normal |
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Category | ![]() |
Power | — |
Accuracy | 100 |
PP | 20 (max. 32) |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 4 |
Machine/Record
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
TM78 |
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Effects
Captivate lowers the Special Attack of the target by two stages, if they are of the opposite gender to the user. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Captivate will fail if both Pokémon are the same gender, either Pokémon is genderless, or the target has the ability Oblivious.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Captivate turns into Z-Captivate and raises Special Defense two stages, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
English | Captivate |
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Japanese | ゆうわく (Yūwaku) |
German | Liebreiz |
French | Séduction |
Italian | Incanto |
Spanish | Seducción |
Korean | 유혹 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 诱惑 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 誘惑 |
Game descriptions
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
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Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
Sword/Shield 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 | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Captivate at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
![Butterfree](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/butterfree.png)
#0012 / Bug · Flying
Level 37
Learnt upon evolution
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Captivate as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
![Jigglypuff](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/jigglypuff.png)
#0039 / Normal · Fairy
Fairy
![Wigglytuff](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/wigglytuff.png)
#0040 / Normal · Fairy
Fairy
![Jynx](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/jynx.png)
#0124 / Ice · Psychic
Human-Like
![Igglybuff](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/igglybuff.png)
#0174 / Normal · Fairy
Undiscovered
![Smoochum](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/smoochum.png)
#0238 / Ice · Psychic
Undiscovered
![Sableye](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/sableye.png)
#0302 / Dark · Ghost
Human-Like
![Illumise](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/illumise.png)
#0314 / Bug
Bug, Human-Like
![Whimsicott](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/whimsicott.png)
#0547 / Grass · Fairy
Fairy, Grass
![Gothita](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/gothita.png)
#0574 / Psychic
Human-Like
![Gothorita](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/gothorita.png)
#0575 / Psychic
Human-Like
![Gothitelle](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/gothitelle.png)
#0576 / Psychic
Human-Like
![Chandelure](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/chandelure.png)
#0609 / Ghost · Fire
Amorphous
![Aromatisse](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/aromatisse.png)
#0683 / Fairy
Fairy
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Captivate in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.
![Charmander](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/charmander.png)
#0004 / Fire
Gen 4 — TM
![Charmeleon](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/charmeleon.png)
#0005 / Fire
Gen 4 — TM
![Bellsprout](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/bellsprout.png)
#0069 / Grass · Poison
Gen 4 — TM
![Weepinbell](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/weepinbell.png)
#0070 / Grass · Poison
Gen 4 — TM
![Victreebel](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/victreebel.png)
#0071 / Grass · Poison
Gen 4 — TM
![Tentacruel](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/tentacruel.png)
#0073 / Water · Poison
Gen 4 — TM
![Farfetch'd](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/farfetchd.png)
#0083 / Normal · Flying
Gen 4 — TM
![Hitmonchan](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/hitmonchan.png)
#0107 / Fighting
Gen 4 — TM
![Kangaskhan](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/kangaskhan.png)
#0115 / Normal
Gen 4 — TM
![Electabuzz](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/electabuzz.png)
#0125 / Electric
Gen 4 — TM
![Aerodactyl](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/aerodactyl.png)
#0142 / Rock · Flying
Gen 4 — TM
![Typhlosion](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/typhlosion.png)
#0157 / Fire
Gen 4 — TM
![Feraligatr](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/feraligatr.png)
#0160 / Water
Gen 4 — TM
![Misdreavus](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/misdreavus.png)
#0200 / Ghost
Gen 4 — TM
![Forretress](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/forretress.png)
#0205 / Bug · Steel
Gen 4 — TM
![Masquerain](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/masquerain.png)
#0284 / Bug · Flying
Gen 4 — TM
![Kricketune](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/kricketune.png)
#0402 / Bug
Gen 4 — TM
![Hippopotas](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/hippopotas.png)
#0449 / Ground
Gen 4 — TM
![Lickilicky](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/lickilicky.png)
#0463 / Normal
Gen 4 — TM
![Electivire](https://img.pokemondb.net/sprites/scarlet-violet/icon/electivire.png)
#0466 / Electric
Gen 4 — TM