Disable (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Disable causes the previous move the target used to be disabled
for 1-8 turns, which prevents the move's use.
Changes
- In Generations 1-3, Disable has 55% accuracy.
- In Generation 4, Disable has 80% accuracy.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Disable turns into Z-Disable and eliminates any stat drops applied to the user, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Disable |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かなしばり (Kanashibari) |
| German | Aussetzer |
| French | Entrave |
| Italian | Inibitore |
| Spanish | Anulación |
| Korean | 사슬묶기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 定身法 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 定身法 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Disables the foe’s most recent move. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Psychically disables one of the foe’s moves. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | For a few turns, it prevents the foe from using the move it last used. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Scarlet/Violet | For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Disable at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0039 / Normal · Fairy
Level 1
#0040 / Normal · Fairy
Level 1
#0947 / Grass · Ghost
Level 29
#0985 / Fairy · Psychic
Level 1
#1006 / Fairy · Fighting
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Disable as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0280 / Psychic · Fairy
Amorphous, Human-Like
#0281 / Psychic · Fairy
Amorphous, Human-Like
#0282 / Psychic · Fairy
Amorphous, Human-Like
#0331 / Grass
Grass, Human-Like
#0433 / Psychic
Undiscovered
#0475 / Psychic · Fighting
Amorphous, Human-Like
#0935 / Fire
Human-Like
#0936 / Fire · Psychic
Human-Like
#0937 / Fire · Ghost
Human-Like
#0972 / Ghost
Field