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Imprison

Imprison

Psychic-type status move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
PsychicStatus

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

TM44

TM44

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Ninetales Alola

Galar #69

IceFairy
Start

Ninetales

Galar #69

Fire
Start

Musharna

Galar #91

Psychic
Start

Gallade

Galar #123

PsychicFighting
Start

Beheeyem

Galar #278

Psychic
Start

Chandelure

Galar #289

GhostFire
Start

Type: Null

Galar #381

Normal
Start

Silvally

Galar #382

Normal
Start

Silvally Fighting

Galar #382

Fighting
Start

Elgyem

Galar #277

Psychic
6

Munna

Galar #90

Psychic
12

Bronzor

Galar #118

SteelPsychic
12

Bronzong

Galar #119

SteelPsychic
12

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
20

Swoobat

Galar #175

PsychicFlying
20

Baltoy

Galar #82

GroundPsychic
21

Claydol

Galar #83

GroundPsychic
21

Uxie

Nat. #480

Psychic
28

Mesprit

Nat. #481

Psychic
28

Azelf

Nat. #482

Psychic
28

Landorus

Nat. #645

GroundFlying
30

Klefki

Armor #28

SteelFairy
32

Vulpix Alola

Galar #68

Ice
36

Vulpix

Galar #68

Fire
36

Zorua

Armor #87

Dark
36

Zoroark

Armor #88

Dark
40

Meowstic

Galar #209

Psychic
44

Litwick

Galar #287

GhostFire
44

Lampent

Galar #288

GhostFire
46

Kyurem Black

Nat. #646

DragonIce
64

Kyurem White

Nat. #646

DragonIce
64

Kyurem

Nat. #646

DragonIce
64

Mew

Nat. #151

Psychic
70

Reshiram

Nat. #643

DragonFire
72

Zekrom

Nat. #644

DragonElectric
72

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Technical Records.
PokémonTypeMethod

Dottler

Galar #11

BugPsychic
TM/TR

Orbeetle

Galar #12

BugPsychic
TM/TR

Hoothoot

Galar #19

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Noctowl

Galar #20

NormalFlying
TM/TR

Vulpix Alola

Galar #68

Ice
TM/TR

Vulpix

Galar #68

Fire
TM/TR

Ninetales Alola

Galar #69

IceFairy
TM/TR

Ninetales

Galar #69

Fire
TM/TR

Vanillite

Galar #72

Ice
TM/TR

Vanillish

Galar #73

Ice
TM/TR

Vanilluxe

Galar #74

Ice
TM/TR

Froslass

Galar #81

IceGhost
TM/TR

Baltoy

Galar #82

GroundPsychic
TM/TR

Claydol

Galar #83

GroundPsychic
TM/TR

Golett

Galar #88

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Golurk

Galar #89

GroundGhost
TM/TR

Munna

Galar #90

Psychic
TM/TR

Musharna

Galar #91

Psychic
TM/TR

Natu

Galar #92

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Xatu

Galar #93

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Bronzor

Galar #118

SteelPsychic
TM/TR

Bronzong

Galar #119

SteelPsychic
TM/TR

Ralts

Galar #120

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Kirlia

Galar #121

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Gardevoir

Galar #122

PsychicFairy
TM/TR

Gallade

Galar #123

PsychicFighting
TM/TR

Drifblim

Galar #125

GhostFlying
TM/TR

Duskull

Galar #135

Ghost
TM/TR

Dusclops

Galar #136

Ghost
TM/TR

Dusknoir

Galar #137

Ghost
TM/TR

Gengar

Galar #143

GhostPoison
TM/TR

Milotic

Galar #153

Water
TM/TR

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Swoobat

Galar #175

PsychicFlying
TM/TR

Alcremie

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Berry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Clover

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Flower

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Love

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Ribbon

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Star

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Caramel Swirl Strawberry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Berry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Clover

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Flower

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Love

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Ribbon

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Star

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Lemon Strawberry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Berry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Clover

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Flower

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Love

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Ribbon

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Star

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Matcha Strawberry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Berry

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Clover

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Flower

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Alcremie Mint Love

Galar #186

Fairy
TM/TR

Skill Swap

Psychic

Grudge

Ghost
PsychicStatus

Imprison

Psychic-type move

Move #

286

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

10

Priority

0

Machine

TM44

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AgilityPsychicStatus
TR12
--30171

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15156

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20113

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Calm MindPsychicStatus--20226

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

ConfusionPsychicSpecial

-

501002577

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--2029

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Dream EaterPsychicSpecial

-

1001001517

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Eerie SpellPsychicSpecial

-

8010051

The user attacks with its tremendous psychic power. This also removes 3 PP from the target’s last move.

Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial

-

801001078

The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move’s power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.

ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial

-

801002036

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

Freezing GlarePsychicSpecial

-

90100101

The user shoots its psychic power from its eyes to attack. This may also leave the target frozen.

Future SightPsychicSpecial1201001090

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

GravityPsychicStatus

-

--516

This move enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Moves that involve flying can’t be used.

Guard SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1018

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Guard SwapPsychicStatus--1063

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Heal PulsePsychicStatus

-

--1033

The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Healing WishPsychicStatus

-

--1021

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status conditions cured.

HypnosisPsychicStatus

-

-602050

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

InstructPsychicStatus

-

--151

The user instructs the target to use the target’s last move again.

KinesisPsychicStatus

-

-80152

The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. This lowers the target’s accuracy.

Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30300

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Lunar DancePsychicStatus

-

--101

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its status and HP fully restored.

Luster PurgePsychicSpecial

-

9510051

The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Magic CoatPsychicStatus

-

--1512

Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.

Magic PowderPsychicStatus

-

-100201

The user scatters a cloud of magic powder that changes the target to Psychic type.

Magic RoomPsychicStatus--10120

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns.

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial

-

-1002032

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Mist BallPsychicSpecial

-

7010051

A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Photon GeyserPsychicSpecial

-

10010053

The user attacks a target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts Attack or Sp. Atk damage—whichever stat is higher for the user.

Power SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1017

The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target.

Power SwapPsychicStatus--1068

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Power TrickPsychicStatus

-

--108

The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack stat with its Defense stat.

Prismatic LaserPsychicSpecial

-

160100103

The user shoots powerful lasers using the power of a prism. The user can’t move on the next turn.

PsybeamPsychicSpecial

-

651002057

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.

PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010264

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical851001047

The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.

Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus--1040

This protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns.

Psycho CutPsychicPhysical701002053

The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.

Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus

-

-1001012

Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status conditions to the target.

PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010163

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

PsystrikePsychicSpecial

-

100100101

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

ReflectPsychicStatus--20179

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

RestPsychicStatus--5778

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Role PlayPsychicStatus

-

--1010

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s Ability.

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10103

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Speed SwapPsychicStatus--1027

The user exchanges Speed stats with the target.

Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010173

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

TeleportPsychicStatus

-

--2016

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, if any. If a wild Pokémon uses this move, it flees.

TrickPsychicStatus-10010142

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5117

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--10159

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015208

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

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