Heal Block (move)
| Heal Block かいふくふうじ Restore Seal | ||||||||||||
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Heal Block (Japanese: かいふくふうじ Restore Seal) is a non-damaging Template:Type2 move introduced in Generation IV. It prevents the opponent from restoring HP for five turns.
Effect
The moves Ingrain, Leech Seed, Aqua Ring, Moonlight, Morning Sun, Roost, Recover, Heal Order, Rest, Softboiled, Wish, Milk Drink, Slack Off, and Synthesis are unable to function when Heal Block is in play.
The moves Absorb, Mega Drain, Giga Drain, Leech Life, Dream Eater, and Drain Punch will still inflict damage, but will not restore HP when Heal Block is in play.
The abilities Ice Body and Rain Dish are unable to function when this move is in play, regardless of the weather.
Heal Block will affect both opposing Pokémon during double battles.
This move doesn't prevent HP-recovering items such as Leftovers from working.
Learnset
Generation IV
By leveling up
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In other languages
- Spanish: Anticura (lit. "anti-cure")
- Italian: Anticura
- German: Heilblockade