Imprison (move)

Contents
Flavor text
Learnt by level up
Learnt by breeding

Move data

Type	Psychic
Category	Status
Power	—
Accuracy	—
PP	10 (max. 16)
Introduced	Generation 3

Technical/Hidden Machine

Sword/Shield	TM44

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

User

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.
Sword/Shield	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.

Vulpix
#037 / Fire
Level 39

Vulpix
Alolan Vulpix
#037 / Ice
Level 39

Ninetales
#038 / Fire
Level 1

Ninetales
Alolan Ninetales
#038 / Ice · Fairy
Level 1

Stantler
#234 / Normal
Level 49

Ralts
#280 / Psychic · Fairy
Level 29

Kirlia
#281 / Psychic · Fairy
Level 33

Gardevoir
#282 / Psychic · Fairy
Level 35

Baltoy
#343 / Ground · Psychic
Level 43

Claydol
#344 / Ground · Psychic
Level 52

Bronzor
#436 / Steel · Psychic
Level 9

Bronzong
#437 / Steel · Psychic
Level 1