Clamp (move)

Move data

Type	Water
Category	Physical
Power	35
Accuracy	85
PP	15  (max. 24)
Makes contact?	Yes
Introduced	Generation 1

Effects

Clamp 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 1-3, Clamp is categorized as Special.
• In Generations 1-4, Clamp has 75% accuracy.
• In Generations 1-4, Clamp has 10 PP.
• In Generations 1-4, the after-effects of Clamp 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, Clamp inflicts regular damage for 2-5 turns. While in effect, the target is unable to attack.
  

Z-Move effects

When a Pokémon is holding Waterium Z and uses its Z-Power, Clamp turns into Hydro Vortex and has base power 100.

Move target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

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