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List of Trapping Moves

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Fire Spin and Ingrain are some of the trapping moves in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn more about these moves and their stats.

List of Contents

Moves that Partially Trap
Moves that Permanently Trap
What are Trapping Moves?
Abilities with Similar Effects
Counters to Trapping Moves
Related Guides

Moves that Partially Trap

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Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP	Target	Effect
Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85	20	Single opponent	Inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of the opponent's max HP each turn and prevents them from fleeing and switching out for 4-5 turns, or until the user switches out or faints.
Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85	15	Single opponent	Inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of the opponent's max HP each turn and prevents them from fleeing and switching out for 4-5 turns, or until the user switches out or faints.
Infestation	Bug	Special	20	100	20	Single opponent	Inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of the opponent's max HP each turn and prevents them from fleeing and switching out for 4-5 turns, or until the user switches out or faints.
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85	15	Single opponent	Inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of the opponent's max HP each turn and prevents them from fleeing and switching out for 4-5 turns, or until the user switches out or faints.
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85	15	Single opponent	Inflicts damage equal to 1/8 of the opponent's max HP each turn and prevents them from fleeing and switching out for 4-5 turns, or until the user switches out or faints.
Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90	20	Single opponent	Traps the opponent and deals damage equal to 1/8 of the target's maximum HP each turn.

Moves that Permanently Trap

Move	Type	Category	Power	Acc.	PP	Target	Effect
Block	Normal	Status	-	-	5	Single opponent	Prevents the target from escaping.
Fairy Lock	Fairy	Status	-	-	10	Both sides of the field	The user and target cannot flee or switch places with other Pokemon during the next turn.
Ingrain	Grass	Status	-	100	20	Self	Heals the user 1/16 of its max HP every turn. Prevents the user from switching out.
Jaw Lock	Dark	Physical	80	100	10	Single opponent	Prevents both the user and the opponent from escaping until one of them faints.
Mean Look	Normal	Status	-	-	5	Single opponent	Prevents the opponent from fleeing or switching.
No Retreat	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Self	Increases the user's stats by 1 stage each, also prevents the user from fleeing.
Spirit Shackle	Ghost	Physical	80	100	10	Single opponent	Prevents the opponent from fleeing and switching out as long as the user remains in battle.

What are Trapping Moves?

Trapping moves are moves that keep Pokemon from switching out. There are two types, namely: Partially and Permanently Trapping Moves.

Partially Trapping Moves have a set duration from two to five turns, while Permanently Trapping Moves will lock a Pokemon in combat until it faints or uses a move that foces them to switch out.

Abilities with Similar Effects

Ability	Effect
Arena Trap	This ability stops opponents from escaping but Flying-type Pokemon, Ghost-type Pokemon that are not grounded, and those with the Levitate ability or under the effects of items or moves that make them ungrounded are unaffected.
Magnet Pull	Prevents Steel-type Pokemon from escaping.
Shadow Tag	Prevents the opponent from escaping or switching out while the user is on the battlefield.

Counters to Trapping Moves

Ghost-types

Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to being trapped by any trapping Ability or Item. They however, are not immune to the damage of said moves.

Switching Moves

Moves that switch out a user or a target will still get them out of the battle. These include moves such as U-Turn, Volt Switch, and Parting Shot.

List of Switching Moves

Poke Doll and Smoke Ball

You can use a Poke Doll or a Smoke Ball to guarantee your escape from battle. Poke Dolls can be bought from a store in the game while Smoke Balls are usually found at a specific locations in the overworld.

Item	Description
Poke Doll	A doll that attracts the attention of a Pokemon. It guarantees escape from any battle with wild Pokemon.
Smoke Ball	An item to be held by a Pokemon. It enables the holder to flee from any wild Pokemon encounter without fail.

How to Escape and Run Away From Battle

Run Away Ability

Pokemon that have the Run Away Ability are immune to the effects of trapping moves and will always successfully switch out or flee from the battle.

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List of All Moves

Moves by Type and Category

Moves by Type
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Electric	Ice	Fighting
Ground	Poison	Flying
Psychic	Bug	Rock
Ghost	Dragon	Dark
Steel	Fairy	Normal
Moves by Category
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Moves by Effects
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Moves that Never Miss	Moves that Set Entry Hazards	Sound-Based Moves
High-Critical Hit Moves	Moves that Change Weather	Moves that Change Terrain
Powder/Spore Moves	Moves that Restore HP	Redirection Moves
Multi-Hit Moves	One-Hit Knockout Moves	Trapping Moves
Moves with Recoil Damage	List of Priority Moves	Moves that Block Attacks
Status Restoring Moves	Switching Moves	Wind Moves
List of Set Damage Moves	Moves That Remove Screens	List of Moves Boosted When Terastallized
Other Move Guides
All Gen 9 New Moves	Unavailable Moves	List of New DLC Moves
Returning DLC Moves	The Teal Mask DLC New TMs	The Indigo Disk DLC New TMs

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What are Trapping Moves?

Abilities with Similar Effects

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Poke Doll and Smoke Ball

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