Lock-On (move)
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Lock-On (Japanese: ロックオン Lock-On) is a non-damaging Normal-type move introduced in Generation II.
Effect
Generation II
The next move made by the user of this move against the target will not miss, even if the target uses a move with a semi-invulnerable turn like Fly. If the target switches out, the effect of Lock-On wears off. This effect can be passed by Baton Pass.
Lock-On does not allow the user to bypass protection moves.
Metronome ignores the effect of Lock-On in favor of its random targeting.
Lock-On's accuracy is 100%.
Generation III
Lock-On's effect now lasts until the end of the next turn rather than until the user makes its next move.
While Lock-On prevents the user's move from missing if it targets the affected Pokémon, it does not prevent its target being changed by move-drawing moves and Abilities.
Lock-On can also be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing certain moves (Superpower, Thunder, Tri Attack and Zap Cannon) to have their base appeal doubled.
Generation IV onward
The move Lock-On now bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly.
Lock-On now fails if the user is already taking aim at a Pokémon. It will not fail if the Pokémon it was taking aim at fainted or switched out.
Lock-On can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing a one-hit knockout move to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.
If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Lock-On, the user's Speed stat is raised by one stage.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
# | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Level | |||||||||
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II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | ||||||
0081 | |
Mineral | 27 | 32 | 27 | 30BW 46B2W2 |
46XY 41ORAS |
41 | 48 | ||||
0082 | |
Mineral | 27 | 35 | 27 | 30BW 56B2W2 |
56XY 49ORAS |
49 | 58 | ||||
0137 | Mineral | 32 | 32 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 | |||||
0223 | Water 1 | Water 2 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 | ||||
0224 | Water 1 | Water 2 | 24 | ||||||||||
0233 | Mineral | 32 | 32 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 | |||||
0299 | Mineral | 46 | 67DP 73PtHGSS |
73BW 50B2W2 |
50XY 43ORAS |
43 | |||||||
0377 | style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | 57 | 57 | 57 | 1, 57XY 55ORAS |
55 | 60 | |||||
0378 | style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | 57 | 57 | 57 | 1, 57XY 55ORAS |
55 | 60 | |||||
0379 | style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | 57 | 57 | 57 | 1, 57XY 55ORAS |
55 | 60 | |||||
0462 | |
Mineral | 27 | 30BW 56B2W2 |
56XY 49ORAS |
49 | 58 | ||||||
0474 | Mineral | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 55 | |||||||
0476 | |
Mineral | 67DP 73PtHGSS |
73BW 50B2W2 |
50XY 43ORAS |
43 | |||||||
0599 | Mineral | 51 | 50 | 50 | 36 | ||||||||
0600 | Mineral | 56 | 56 | 56 | 36 | ||||||||
0601 | Mineral | 60 | 60 | 60 | 36 | ||||||||
0649 | |
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | 11 | 11 | 11 | 77 | ||||||
0886 | |
Amorphous | Dragon | 6 | |||||||||
0887 | |
Amorphous | Dragon | 6 | |||||||||
0894 | style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | 60 | ||||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
By breeding
# | Pokémon | Types | Parent Egg Groups |
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0524 | Mineral | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||||||||
0707 | |
Mineral | ✔ | ✔ | |||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
In Red Rescue Team, Blue Rescue Team, Mind Reader is a move with 12PP. The user gains Sure Shot status condition for 11-12 turns, making user's moves ignore accuracy and evasion checks. This move is affected by Taunt.
In Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky, the move's PP has been decreased to 7.
Pokémon GO
In Pokémon GO, Lock-On is a Fast Attack that has been available since November 1, 2019.
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Description
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In the anime
Main series
The user takes sure aim at the foe. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
The Braille pattern on Regirock's face glows red, and it releases a red ring at the opponent from its body. The red ring shoots at the opponent and grows smaller when it hits it, turning into a red target that sticks to the opponent. The next attack Regirock uses cannot miss, and will curve should the target move. | |||
Brandon's Regirock | Battling the Enemy Within! | Debut | |
The Braille pattern on Registeel's face glows red and it releases a red ring at the opponent from its body. The red ring shoots at the opponent and grows smaller when it reaches the opponent, turning into a red target that sticks to the opponent. The next attack Registeel uses cannot miss, and will curve should the target move. | |||
Brandon's Registeel | Overjoyed! | None |
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
The user takes sure aim at the foe. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
Dragapult focuses a target on the opponent. The next move Dragapult uses cannot miss. | |||
Leon's Dragapult | Sky | Debut |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
The user locks onto the opponent so the next move does not miss. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Porygon2 locks onto the opponent so the next attack it uses cannot miss. | |||
The Pokémon Association's Porygon2 | Forretress of Solitude | Debut |
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
The user locks onto the opponent. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Magnezone focuses on the opponent with its eye. | |||
Unknown Trainer's Magnezone | PBK6 | Debut |
In other generations
Core series games
Side series games
Spin-off series games
In other languages
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