Mean Look — 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

gold silverPrevents fleeing or switching.
crystalPrevents fleeing or switching.
ruby sapphireFixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
emeraldFixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
firered leafgreenThe foe is fixed with a mean look that prevents it from escaping.
diamond pearlThe user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
platinumThe user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
heartgold soulsilverThe user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
black whiteThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
black 2 white 2The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
x yThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
omega ruby alpha sapphireThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
sun moonThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
ultra sun ultra moonThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
lets go pikachu lets go eeveeThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
sword shieldThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
legends arceusThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
scarlet violetThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Pokémon that learn this move in scarlet-violet