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List of Trapping Moves

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List of Trapping Moves - Pokemon Sword and Shield

This is a list of trapping moves in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to learn more about these moves, their interaction with abilities, items, and their effects in battle.

List of Contents

Moves that Partially Traps
Moves that Permanently Traps
What are Trapping Moves
Items that Extend Trapping Moves
Abilities with Similar Effects
Counters to Trapping Moves
Related Links

Moves that Partially Traps

Moves	Type	Effect
Bind		Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Fire Spin		The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.
G-Max Centiferno		A Fire-type attack that Gigantamax Centiskorch use. This move traps opponents in flames for four to five turns.
G-Max Sandblast		A Ground-type attack that Gigantamax Sandaconda use. Opponents are trapped in a raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Infestation		The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
Magma Storm		The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns.
Sand Tomb		The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Snap Trap		The user snares the target in a snap trap for four to five turns.
Thunder Cage		Deals damage, then traps opponents within an electrified cage, causing damage every turn for four to five turns and preventing them from fleeing or being swapped out.
Whirlpool		The use traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Wrap		A long body, vines, or the like wraps and squeezes the target for 4-5 turns.

Moves that Permanently Traps

Moves	Type	Effect
Anchor Shot		The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee.
Block		The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Fairy Lock		By locking down the battlefield, the user keeps all Pokemon from fleeing during the next turn
G-Max Terror		A Ghost-type attack that Gigantamax Gengar use. This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadow to prevent them from escaping.
Ingrain		The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it's rooted, it can't swich out.
Jaw Lock		This move prevents the user and the target from switching out until either of them faints. The effect goes away if either of the Pokémon leaves the field.
Mean Look		The use pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
No Retreat		This move raises all the user's stats but prevents the user from switching out or fleeing.
Octolock		The user locks the target in and prevents it from fleeing. This move also lowers the target's Defense and Sp. Def every turn.
Spirit Shackle		The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping.
Thousand Waves		The user attacks with a wave that crawls along the ground. Those hit can't flee from battles.

What are Trapping Moves

Sand Tomb

Trapping moves are moves that prevent switching and are classified into two types - Partially Trapping and Permanently Trapping Moves.

Move that partially traps a Pokemon prevents switching for two to five turns. Moves that permanently traps a Pokemon prevent it from swithcing until it faints or uses a move that switches it out.

Items that Extend Moves that Partially Traps

Item	Effect
Grip Claw	An item to be held by a Pokemon. It extends the duration of multi-turn attacks like Bind and Wrap.

Abilities with Similar Effects

Ability	Description
Arena Trap	Prevents the foe from fleeing.
Magnet Pull	Prevents Steel-type Pokemon from escaping.
Shadow Tag	Prevents the foe from escaping.

Counters to Trapping Moves

U-Turn

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 to name a few.

List of Switching Moves

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.

Items

Item	Effect
Smoke Ball	An item to be held by a Pokemon. It enables the holder to flee from any wild Pokemon encounter without fail.
Shed Shell	An item to be held by a Pokemon. This discarded carapace enables the holder to switch out of battle without fail.

List of All New Moves (Crown Tundra Updated)
Moves by Type
Fire	Water	Grass
Electric	Ice	Fighting
Poison	Ground	Flying
Psychic	Bug	Rock
Ghost	Dragon	Dark
Steel	Fairy	Normal
Moves by Category
Physical	Special	Status
Dynamax Moves
Max Moves	G-Max Moves
Moves by Effects
Stat-Boosting Moves	Stat-Reducing Moves	Status-Inflicting Moves
Moves that Never Miss	Moves that Set Entry Hazards	Moves that Ignore Abilities
High-Critical Hit Moves	Moves that Change Weather	Moves that Change Terrain
Multi-Target Moves	Moves that Restore HP	Redirection Moves
Multi-Hit Moves	One-Hit Knockout Moves	Trapping Moves
Moves that Make Contact	Moves that Do Not Make Contact	Moves that Block Attacks
Status Restoring Moves	Moves that Forces a Switch	Sound-Based Moves
List of Priority Moves

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