Imprison (move)
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 | TM092 |
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 |
| Korean | 봉인 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 封印 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 封印 |
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 Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0609 / Ghost · Fire
Level 1
#1010 / Grass · Psychic
Level 70
Learnt by TM
#0200 / Ghost
#0576 / Psychic
#0609 / Ghost · Fire
#0855 / Ghost
#0861 / Dark · Fairy
#0874 / Rock
#0911 / Fire · Ghost
#0985 / Fairy · Psychic
#0987 / Ghost · Fairy
#1006 / Fairy · Fighting
#1010 / Grass · Psychic
#1012 / Grass · Ghost
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Imprison as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0200 / Ghost
Amorphous