Wrap (move)

Wrap まきつく Wrap Around

Battles Type  Normal Category  Physical PP  20 (max. 32) Power  15 Accuracy  90% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation I Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jam  0   Temporarily stops the crowd from growing excited.

Super Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  0   Earn a higher score the later the Pokémon performs.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Tough Appeal  0   Jamming  0

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Wrap (Japanese: まきつく Wrap Around) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

Wrap inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. There is a 37.5% chance that it will attack for 2 turns, a 37.5% chance that it will attack for 3 turns, a 12.5% chance that it will attack for 4 turns, and a 12.5% chance that it will attack for 5 turns. Though technically only the first attack can critical hit, every attack during the duration will do the same amount of damage. During this turn duration, the target will be unable to attack, and if the user of Wrap attacks before the target when used, the target will be unable to attack during that round as well. While it's inflicting damage, a message "<User>'s attack continues!" appear.

Damage done by Wrap's continuing duration is done after recurrent damage. If the user switches out before the turn duration ends, the target will be unable to attack during that turn. If the target switches out before the turn duration ends, Wrap will automatically be used against the incoming Pokémon, deducting an additional PP from the move. If at such a time Wrap has 0 PP, Wrap will still be used against the incoming Pokémon. After that use, the current PP of Wrap will roll over to 63, and full PP ups will be applied to it.

In Pokémon Stadium, if the target Pokémon switches out before the duration ends Wrap is ended and the user's turn is skipped.

Even if Wrap misses, it will negate the recharge turn normally required for Hyper Beam. Additionally, if the user of Wrap attacks before the user of Hyper Beam during a recharge turn and the use of Wrap misses, the user of Hyper Beam will automatically use Hyper Beam during that turn. If at such a time Hyper Beam has 0 PP, Hyper Beam will still be used, and afterwards its current PP will roll over to 63, and full PP ups will be applied to it.

The target will get to select a move during each turn of Wrap's duration, and will attack the player's incoming Pokémon with the selected move if the player decides to switch before the duration is over.

Although Wrap cannot affect Ghost-type Pokémon, it can still make them unable to move.

In Pokémon Stadium, the player gets to select a move during each turn of Wrap's duration. If the target switches out before the duration ends, the incoming Pokémon will not automatically be attacked. Wrap will negate the recharge turn of Hyper Beam only if successful.

Generation II

The target is now able to attack during Wrap's duration, and can act normally. Instead, it inflicts 1/16 of the target's maximum HP as damage for two to five turns upon use, in addition to the damage dealt when it is used. The quote "Enemy <Pokémon> was WRAPPED by <User>!" will appear. It also traps the target, preventing switching and escape. If a trapped Pokémon uses Rapid Spin, it will be freed. While it's hurting target, a message appears "Enemy <Pokémon>'s hurt by WRAP!". After it stops, it will say "Enemy <Pokémon> was released from WRAP!"

Generation III

The effects of Wrap are the same as in Generation II, but if a wild Pokémon uses Wrap on the player's Pokémon, the player may escape if the affected Pokémon has Run Away or is holding a Smoke Ball. However, these do not allow the player to switch the Pokémon out. Quote "Wild/Foe <Pokémon> was WRAPPED by <User>!" will appear after successful use. While it's hurting target, a message appears "Wild/Foe <Pokémon> is hurt by WRAP!". After it stops, it will say "The wild/foe <Pokémon> was freed from Wrap!"

Generation IV

In Generation IV, if the user of Wrap is holding a Grip Claw, the duration will always be 5 turns. Also, if an affected Pokémon is holding a Shed Shell, it can switch out. Quote "The wild/foe's <Pokémon> was wrapped by <User>!" will appear after successful use. While it's hurting target, a message appears "The wild/foe's <Pokémon> is hurt by Wrap!". After it stops, it will say "The wild/foe's <Pokémon> was freed from Wrap!"

Generation V

The accuracy of Wrap changed from 85% to 90%, and lasts four to five turns. If the user is holding a Binding Band, the end turn damage of Wrap will increase from 1/16 to 1/8 of the target's maximum HP. Otherwise, it works as before. The messages are the same.

Description

Games Description Traps and squeezes the target over two to five turns. The target cannot move while under attack. Traps and squeezes the target over two to five turns, making the target unable to move. Squeezes the foe for 2-5 turns. RSE Wraps and squeezes the foe 2 to 5 times with vines, etc. FRLG A long body or vines are used to wrap the foe for two to five turns. Wraps and squeezes 2 to 5 times with vines, etc. A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns. A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Type		Level
					I		II		III		IV		V		VI
023		Ekans	Poison		Poison	--			--			--			--				--			--
024		Arbok	Poison		Poison	--			--			--			--				--			--
069		Bellsprout	Grass	Poison	13			11			11			11				11			11
070		Weepinbell	Grass	Poison	--, 13			--, 11			--, 11			--, 11				--, 11			--, 11
071		Victreebel	Grass	Poison	--, 13																'
072		Tentacool	Water	Poison	13			30			30			22				22			22
073		Tentacruel	Water	Poison	--, 13			30			30			22				22			'
108		Lickitung	Normal		Normal	--			25			29			17				17			'
147		Dratini	Dragon		Dragon	--			--			--			--				--			--
148		Dragonair	Dragon		Dragon	--			--			--			--				--			--
149		Dragonite	Dragon	Flying	--			--			--			--				--			--
213		Shuckle	Bug	Rock				9			9			27		22	13	9	'
336		Seviper	Poison		Poison							--			--				--			--
350		Milotic	Water		Water							5			--				--			'
358		Chimecho	Psychic		Psychic							--			--				--			'
386		Deoxys	Psychic		Psychic							--			--				--			'
433		Chingling	Psychic		Psychic										--				--			--
463		Lickilicky	Normal		Normal										17				17			'
495		Snivy	Grass		Grass														10			'
496		Servine	Grass		Grass														--, 10			'
497		Serperior	Grass		Grass														--, 10			'
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		Type		Level
					I		II		III		IV		V		VI
631		Heatmor	Fire		Fire
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

Wrap gives the foe a Wrapped status, and the user a Wrapping status. Both statuses prevent movement and are cured when the foe "regains mobility". A Pokémon that is Wrapped takes 6 damage every two turns. Wrap can be Linked with another move, but if Wrap is the first move in the link, the second move in the link will not be used.

In the anime

Serperior Victreebel Arbok Lickilicky
A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Ekans wraps its body around the opponent.
Jessie's Ekans	Path to the Pokémon League		Debut
	Arbok wraps its body around the opponent.
Jessie's Arbok	EP035		None
Pokémon League entrance exam instructor's Arbok	The Ultimate Test		None
Duplica's Ditto in the form of Arbok	Imitation Confrontation		Used via Transform
	Tentacruel reaches out six of its tentacles and wraps them around the opponent.
Marina's Tentacruel	Bye Bye Psyduck		None
	Lickitung wraps its tongue around the opponent.
Jessie's Lickitung	Snack Attack!		None
	Victreebel wraps its vine on its head around the opponent.
James's Victreebel	Roll On, Pokémon!		None
	Onix wraps its tail around the opponent.
Janina's Onix	Fight for the Light!		Onix cannot legally learn Wrap
	Seviper wraps its body around the opponent.
Jessie's Seviper	A Poké-BLOCK Party		None
	Chimecho wraps its tail around the opponent.
James's Chimecho	Who's Flying Now?		None
	Lickilicky wraps its long tongue around the opponent and squeezes it.
Baron Alberto	The Rise of Darkrai		None
Unknown Trainer's Lickilicky	If the Scarf Fits, Wear it!		None
A Coordinator's Lickilicky	Playing the Performance Encore!		None
	Serperior wraps its body around the opponent and squeezes it.
Trip's Serperior	Mission: Defeat Your Rival!		None

In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

File:Jessie Arbok Wrap EToP.png Arbok
A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Arbok wraps its body around the opponent and squeezes.
Jessie's Arbok	Clefairy in Space		Debut

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Lickitung Snivy
A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Victreebel uses the vine on its head and wraps the opponent up in it.
Red's Victreebel	A Hollow Victreebel		Debut
	Tentacruel wraps its tentacles around the opponent.
A wild Tentacruel	The Kindest Tentacruel		None
Archie's Tentacruel	The Final Showdown V		None
	Dragonair wraps its body around the opponent.
Lance's Dragonair	Breath of the Dragonair Part 2		None
	Arbok wraps its body around the opponent.
Agatha's Arbok	Muk Raking		None
Ariana's Arbok	With a Little Help From Hitmonchan		None
	Lickitung wraps its tongue around the opponent.
Multiple wild Lickitung	Hello, Lickitung		None
	Snivy coils its body around the opponent and squeezes. If the opponent has arms, Snivy grabs them with its own.
Cheren's Snivy	Their First Gym Battle		None

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Milotic
The user wraps the opponent with its body.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Milotic wraps the opponent with its body.
Mitsumi's Milotic	Team Galactic's Greatest Warrior		Debut

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Dragonair
The user wraps itself around the foe.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Dragonair wraps itself using the lower part of its body around the foe.
Clair's Dragonair	The Ultimate Battle...?!		Debut

In other generations

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Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language Title Mandarin Chinese 捆綁 Kǔnbǎng Danish Vikle Dutch Wikkel Finnish Paketointi (OS; early AG) Kuristus (later AG) French Ligotage German Wickel Greek Τύλιγμα Hindi लपेट लो Lapet lo Italian Avvolgibotta Korean 김밥말이 Gimbapmal'i Polish Ściskanie Brazilian Portuguese Envolver Romanian Mantaua Serbian Obmotavanje Spanish Constricción (Gen. VI) Repetición (Prior to Gen. VI)

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