Bind is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 1.
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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 1 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 75 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 75 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 75 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 75 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Binds the target for 2-5 turns. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | A long body or tentacles are used to bind the foe for two to five turns. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | A long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns. |
| Scarlet / Violet | A long body, tentacles, or the like are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By move tutor (3)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)