Block — Pokémon Move

Prevents the target from leaving battle.

Type: normal; class: status; power: —; accuracy: —; PP: 5; priority: 0.

Effect notes

The target cannot switch out normally. Ignores accuracy and evasion modifiers. This effect ends when the user leaves the field. The target may still escape by using Baton Pass, U-turn, or a Shed Shell. Both the user and the target pass on this effect with Baton Pass.

In-game descriptions by version

ruby sapphireBlocks the foe’s way to prevent escape.
emeraldBlocks the foe’s way to prevent escape.
firered leafgreenThe user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
diamond pearlThe user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
platinumThe user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
heartgold soulsilverThe user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
black whiteThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
black 2 white 2The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
x yThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
omega ruby alpha sapphireThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
sun moonThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
ultra sun ultra moonThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
lets go pikachu lets go eeveeThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
sword shieldThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
legends arceusThe user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
scarlet violetThe user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.

Pokémon that learn this move in scarlet-violet