Embargo
Move data
| Type | dark |
| Category | Status |
| Power | 0 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Embargo prevents the target using any items for five turns. This includes both held items and items used by the trainer such as medicines.
When a Pokémon is holding Darkinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Embargo turns into Z-Embargo and raises Special Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Game descriptions
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| 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 | Embargo |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Embargo |
| Italian | Divieto |
| Japanese | さしおさえ (Sashiosae) |
| German | Itemsperre |
| French | Embargo |
Pokémon that learn Embargo:
#200
#563
