Obstruct (move)
Move data
| Type | Dark |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 10 (max. 16) |
| Priority | +4 |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 8 |
Effects
Obstruct prevents any attacks targeted at the user from striking, for the duration of the turn. If a contact move is targeted at the user on that turn, the attacker's Defense is lowered by two stages.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Obstruct |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ブロッキング |
| German | Abblocker |
| French | Blocage |
| Italian | Sbarramento |
| Spanish | Obstrucción |
| Korean | 블로킹 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 拦堵 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 攔堵 |
Game descriptions
| Sword/Shield | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Direct contact harshly lowers the attacker’s Defense stat. |
|---|---|
| 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 enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. Direct contact harshly lowers the attacker’s Defense stat. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Obstruct 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.
