Embargo
Dark-type status move in Pokémon Black and White.
Flavor

StatusIt prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
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| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assurance | ![]() | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 10 | 48 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 100 | 10 | 14 | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. |
| Bite | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | 100 | 25 | 99 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| Crunch | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 91 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 19 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Dark Void | ![]() | Status | - | - | 80 | 10 | 1 | Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep. |
| Fake Tears | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 20 | 33 | The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat. |
| Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | - | 20 | 82 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. |
| Flatter | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 17 | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | 263 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. | |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | - | 95 | 100 | 15 | 15 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage. |
| Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | 145 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | - | 20 | 100 | 20 | 40 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. |
| Memento | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 24 | The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk. |
| Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 48 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
| Night Daze | ![]() | Special | - | 85 | 95 | 10 | 2 | The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | - | 70 | 100 | 15 | 45 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 189 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | |
| Punishment | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 100 | 5 | 22 | This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes. |
| Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 87 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| Quash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | 18 | The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last. | |
| Snarl | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 55 | The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease. | |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 18 | The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use. |
| Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 5 | 45 | This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however. |
| Switcheroo | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 11 | The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. |
| Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 197 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | |
| Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | 276 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. | |
| Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | 146 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |








































































































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