Embargo is a Dark-type move introduced in Generation 4.
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 4 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
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| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| Sword / Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
TM / HM
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | TM63 |
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Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By TM / HM (2)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)