Imprison (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TM
Move data
Type | Psychic |
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Category | ![]() |
Power | — |
Accuracy | — |
PP | 10 (max. 16) |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 3 |
Machine/Record
Sword/Shield | TM44 |
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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 the user.
Other languages
English | Imprison |
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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. |
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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 Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Chandelure
#609 / Ghost · Fire
Level 1
#609 / Ghost · Fire
Level 1
Type: Null
#772 / Normal
Level 1
#772 / Normal
Level 1
Learnt by TM
Cofagrigus
#563 / Ghost
#563 / Ghost
Gothitelle
#576 / Psychic
#576 / Psychic
Chandelure
#609 / Ghost · Fire
#609 / Ghost · Fire
Type: Null
#772 / Normal
#772 / Normal
Polteageist
#855 / Ghost
#855 / Ghost
Stonjourner
#874 / Rock
#874 / Rock