Lock-On is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 2.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 2 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Ensures the next attack will hit. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The user locks on to the foe, making the next move sure to hit. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user takes sure aim at the foe. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user takes sure aim at the target. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the next attack does not miss the target. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the user's next move does not miss that target. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)