Captivate
Move data
| Type | normal |
| Category | Status |
| Power | 0 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Captivate lowers the Special Attack of the target by two stages, if they are of the opposite gender to the user. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Captivate will fail if both Pokémon are the same gender, either Pokémon is genderless, or the target has the ability Oblivious.
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Captivate turns into Z-Captivate and raises Special Defense two stages, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Game descriptions
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sword Shield B.Diamond S.Pearl | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Other languages
| English | Captivate |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Seducción |
| Italian | Incanto |
| Japanese | ゆうわく (Yūwaku) |
| German | Liebreiz |
| French | Séduction |
Pokémon that learn Captivate:
#683
#115
#157
#160
#200
#402
#449
#463
