Block
Move data
| Type | normal |
| Category | Status |
| Power | 0 |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 5 |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Opponent cannot flee or switch.
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Block turns into Z-Block and raises Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Game descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire Emerald | Blocks the foe’s way to prevent escape. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Sword Shield B.Diamond S.Pearl | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
Other languages
| English | Block |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Bloqueo |
| Italian | Blocco |
| Japanese | とおせんぼう (Tōsenbō) |
| German | Rückentzug |
| French | Barrage |
Pokémon that learn Block:
#874
