Block is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 3.
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 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
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Blocks the foe’s way to prevent escape. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen · 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 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Legends: Arceus | The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By move tutor (1)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)