Mat Block (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Fighting |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 6 |
Effects
Mat Block protects the user's team from Physical or Special category moves, but not Status moves. It only works on the first turn the user is in battle.
Changes
- In Generation 6, Mat Block has 15 PP.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Fightinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Mat Block turns into Z-Mat Block and raises Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all Pokémon on the user’s team.
Other languages
| English | Mat Block |
|---|---|
| Japanese | たたみがえし (Tatami-gaeshi) |
| German | Tatami-Schild |
| French | Tatamigaeshi |
| Italian | Ribaltappeto |
| Spanish | Escudo Tatami |
| Korean | 마룻바닥세워막기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 掀榻榻米 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 掀榻榻米 |
Game descriptions
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves. |
|---|---|
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves. |
| Sword/Shield | Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves. |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
| Scarlet/Violet | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Mat Block 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.
