Move profile
Embargo Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation IV
Power
N/A
Accuracy
100
PP
15
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Status
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
Effect
Target cannot use held items.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation IV.
Category
Ailment
Ailment
Embargo (0%)
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Embargo
Embargo learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 118 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Machine availability
TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.
118 Pokémon can learn Embargo in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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