PKMN.NET :: Dex :: Clamp
DEX -
MOVES: Clamp

Type:Water
Power:35
Accuracy:85
PP:10
Number of Pokémon affected:1

Special move (uses Spec Attack and Spec Defense)

In-game description: The foe is clamped and squeezed by the user's very thick and sturdy shell for two to five turns.

Move notes:
Prevents fleeing and deals 1/16th of max HP in damage for 5-6 turns (2-5 prior to generation 5).
Prior to generation five, accuracy was 75%

Contests

Contest type:Tough
Appeal:3
Counter:0

Contest description: Temporarily stops the crowd from getting excited.

Contest notes:
Applause meter does not rise for the remainder of the turn.

Super Contests

Contest type:Tough
Appeal:3

Contest description: A basic performance using a move known by the Pok�mon.

Contest notes:
No side effects

TMs, HMs and Move Tutors

This move is not represented as a TM, HM or Move Tutor move in any game

Type effectiveness

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Anime appearances

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