Bind

(しめつける Bind)

Generation:	I

Battle Data

Type:
Category
Power:	15
Accuracy:	85
PP:	20
Affects:	Selected target
Secondary Effect:	Traps opponent
Priority:	0
Contact:	Yes

Affected by

Magic Coat:	No
Bright Powder:	Yes
Protect/Detect:	Yes
Snatch:	No
King's Rock:	Yes

Contest Data

Contests (RS E)

Type:
Appeal:	3 ♥♥♥
Jam:	0

Super Contests (DP Pt)

Type:
Appeal:	0

Contest Spectaculars (ORAS)

Type:
Appeal:
Jam:

Bind is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

In Battle

Prevents the target from switching or fleeing from the next 2 to 5 turns. Has a 3/8 chance to last for 2 or 3 turns, and a 1/8 chance to last for 4 or 5 turns. Does damage to the target equal to 1/16 its Maximum HP at the end of every turn. If the user is no longer on the field, this effect ends. Rapid Spin cancels the effect of Bind after the afflicted Pokémon's use of the attack.