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Hold Back

Hold Back is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 6.

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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.

GenerationTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriority
Generation 6NormalPhysical4010040+0
Generation 7NormalPhysical4010040+0
Generation 8NormalPhysical4010040+0
Generation 9NormalPhysical4010040+0

In-game descriptions

X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha SapphireThe user holds back when it attacks and the target is left with at least 1 HP.
Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / ShieldThe user holds back when it attacks, and the target is left with at least 1 HP.

Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)