Imprison (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TM
Move data
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Machine/Record
| Sword/Shield | TM44 |
|---|---|
| Scarlet/Violet | TM92 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| Scarlet/Violet | 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