Hold Back (move)
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Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 40 (max. 64) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 6 |
Effects
Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Hold Back 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 | Hold Back |
|---|---|
| Japanese | てかげん (Tekagen) |
| German | Zurückhaltung |
| French | Retenue |
| Italian | Riguardo |
| Spanish | Clemencia |
| Korean | 적당히손봐주기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 手下留情 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 手下留情 |
Game descriptions
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user holds back when it attacks and the target is left with at least 1 HP. |
|---|---|
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| Sword/Shield | The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| 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 | The user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP. |