Constrict (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 10 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 35 (max. 56) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Constrict deals damage and has a 10% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Constrict turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 100.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Constrict |
|---|---|
| Japanese | からみつく (Karamitsuku) |
| German | Umklammerung |
| French | Constriction |
| Italian | Limitazione |
| Spanish | Restricción |
| Korean | 휘감기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 缠绕 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 纏繞 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
An attack that may lower SPEED. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The foe is attacked with long tentacles or vines. It may lower SPEED. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed 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 Constrict 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.
#0073 / Water · Poison
Level 1
#0073 / Water · Poison
Level 7
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Constrict as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
