Imprison (move)
Move data
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category | Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Effects
Opponent is unable to use moves that the user also knows.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Psychium Z and uses its Z-Power, Imprison turns into Z-Imprison and raises Special Defense two stages, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all Pokémon on the opposing field.
Other languages
| English | Imprison |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ふういん (Fūin) |
| German | Begrenzer |
| French | Possessif |
| Italian | Esclusiva |
| Spanish | Cerca |
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Prevents foes from using moves known by the user. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Prevents foes from using any move that is also known by the user. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | If the foe knows any move also known by the user, the foe is prevented from using it. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | If the opponents know any move also known by the user, the opponents are prevented from using it. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Imprison 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.
Type: Null
#772 / Normal
Level 15
#772 / Normal
Level 15
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Imprison as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Misdreavus
#200 / Ghost
Amorphous
#200 / Ghost
Amorphous
Sableye
#302 / Dark · Ghost
Human-Like
#302 / Dark · Ghost
Human-Like
Cofagrigus
#563 / Ghost
Amorphous, Mineral
#563 / Ghost
Amorphous, Mineral