Octolock (move)
Move data
| Type | Fighting |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 8 |
Effects
Octolock prevents the target from fleeing or switching out, while the user remains in battle. It also lowers the target's Defense and Special Defense by one stage each every turn.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Octolock |
|---|---|
| Japanese | たこがため |
| German | Octoklammer |
| French | Octoprise |
| Italian | Tentacolock |
| Spanish | Octopresa |
| Korean | 문어굳히기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蛸固 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蛸固 |
Game descriptions
| Sword/Shield | The user locks the target in and prevents it from fleeing. This move also lowers the target’s Defense and Sp. Def every turn. |
|---|---|
| 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 | The user locks the target in and prevents it from fleeing. This move also lowers the target’s Defense and Sp. Def every turn. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Octolock 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.
