Mean Look (move)
Move data
Type | Normal |
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Category | ![]() |
Power | — |
Accuracy | — |
PP | 5 (max. 8) |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 2 |
Effects
Opponent cannot flee or switch.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Mean Look turns into Z-Mean Look and raises Special Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
English | Mean Look |
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Japanese | くろいまなざし (Kuroi Manazashi) |
German | Horrorblick |
French | Regard Noir |
Italian | Malosguardo |
Spanish | Mal De Ojo |
Game descriptions
Gold/Silver Crystal | Prevents fleeing or switching. |
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Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape. |
FireRed/LeafGreen | The foe is fixed with a mean look that prevents it from escaping. |
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
Sword/Shield | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Mean Look 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.
Cofagrigus
#563 / Ghost
Level 28
#563 / Ghost
Level 28
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Mean Look as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Ralts
#280 / Psychic · Fairy
Amorphous, Human-Like
#280 / Psychic · Fairy
Amorphous, Human-Like
Kirlia
#281 / Psychic · Fairy
Amorphous, Human-Like
#281 / Psychic · Fairy
Amorphous, Human-Like
Gardevoir
#282 / Psychic · Fairy
Amorphous, Human-Like
#282 / Psychic · Fairy
Amorphous, Human-Like
Gallade
#475 / Psychic · Fighting
Amorphous, Human-Like
#475 / Psychic · Fighting
Amorphous, Human-Like
Gothita
#574 / Psychic
Human-Like
#574 / Psychic
Human-Like
Gothorita
#575 / Psychic
Human-Like
#575 / Psychic
Human-Like
Gothitelle
#576 / Psychic
Human-Like
#576 / Psychic
Human-Like
Pawniard
#624 / Dark · Steel
Human-Like
#624 / Dark · Steel
Human-Like
Bisharp
#625 / Dark · Steel
Human-Like
#625 / Dark · Steel
Human-Like
Hawlucha
#701 / Fighting · Flying
Flying, Human-Like
#701 / Fighting · Flying
Flying, Human-Like