Bind (move)

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Bind しめつける Bind

Battles Type  Normal Category  Physical PP  20 (max. 32) Power  15 Accuracy  85% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

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

Availability Introduced  Generation I Move Tutor in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Move Tutor in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

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

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

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Tough Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Temporarily stops the crowd from growing excited.

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

Bind (Japanese: しめつける Bind) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.

Effect

Generation I

Bind does 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 score a 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 Bind attacks before the target when used, the target will be unable to attack during that round as well.

Damage done by Bind'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, since it did not get to select a move. If the target switches out before the turn duration ends, Bind will automatically be used against the incoming Pokémon, deducting an additional PP from the move. If at such a time Bind has 0 PP, Bind will still be used against the incoming Pokémon. After that use, the current PP of Bind 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 Bind is ended and the user's turn is skipped.

Even if Bind misses, it will negate the recharge turn normally required for Hyper Beam. Additionally, if the user of Bind attacks before the user of Hyper Beam during a recharge turn and the use of Bind 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 Bind'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 Bind cannot damage Ghost-type Pokémon, it can still make them unable to attack for its duration. If Bind is successful, the text will say that it "didn't affect" the Ghost-type Pokémon regardless, and Bind's animation will not play on the initial turn (but will during the subsequent turns of its duration).

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

Generation II

The target is now able to attack during Bind'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 "<user> used Bind on <Pokémon>!" will appear. It also traps the target, preventing switching and escape. If a trapped Pokémon uses Rapid Spin, it will be freed.

Bind can no longer affect Ghost-type Pokémon.

Generation III

Same as before, but if a wild Pokémon uses Bind 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. The text also changes to "<Pokémon> was squeezed by <user>'s Bind!"

Bind can also be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining extra three appeal points if the move ViceGrip was used in the prior turn.

Generation IV

If the user of Bind 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. The text changes again, this time to "<Pokémon> was squeezed by <user>!"

Generation V

Bind's accuracy changed from 75% to 85%. Its effect will last either 4 or 5 turns. If a Binding Band is held by the user, the damage done at the end of each turn will increase from 1/16 of the target's maximum HP to 1/8.

Generation VI onwards

The end turn damage of Bind is increased from 1/16 to 1/8 of the target's maximum HP. If the user is holding a Binding Band, the end turn damage of Bind will increase to 1/6 of the target's maximum HP.

Description

Games Description StadStad2 Traps and squeezes the target over several turns. The target cannot move while under attack. GSC Binds the target for 2-5 turns. RSE Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns. ColoXD Binds and squeezes the target for 2 to 5 turns. FRLG A long body or tentacles are used to bind the foe for two to five turns. DPPtHGSSPBR A long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns. BWB2W2 XYORAS SM Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0095		Onix		Mineral		Mineral	15	10	9RSE 8FRLG	1	1	1	1
0114		Tangela		Grass		Grass	1RGB 24Y	25	28	22	22BW 17B2W2	17	17
0127		Pinsir		Bug		Bug	21Y	13	7	4	4	4	4
0208		Steelix		Mineral		Mineral		10	9RSE 8FRLG	1	1	1	1
0352		Kecleon		Field		Field			4	4	4	4	4
0356		Dusclops		Amorphous		Amorphous			1	1	1	1	1
0455		Carnivine		Grass		Grass				1	1	1	1
0465		Tangrowth		Grass		Grass				22	22BW 17B2W2	17	17
0477		Dusknoir		Amorphous		Amorphous				1	1	1	1
0538		Throh		Human-Like		Human-Like					1	1	1
0599		Klink		Mineral		Mineral					21	21	21
0600		Klang		Mineral		Mineral					21	21	21
0601		Klinklang		Mineral		Mineral					21	21	21
0603		Eelektrik		Amorphous		Amorphous					9	9	9
0615		Cryogonal		Mineral		Mineral					1	1	1
0631		Heatmor		Field		Field					11	11	11
0718		Zygarde		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						18	18
0760		Bewear		Field		Field							Evo.
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 Move Tutor

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Game
						BW	B2W2	XY	ORAS
0001		Bulbasaur		Monster	Grass	✔	✔
0002		Ivysaur		Monster	Grass	✔	✔
0003		Venusaur		Monster	Grass	✔	✔
0023		Ekans		Field	Dragon	✔	✔
0024		Arbok		Field	Dragon	✔	✔
0069		Bellsprout		Grass		Grass	✔	✔
0070		Weepinbell		Grass		Grass	✔	✔
0071		Victreebel		Grass		Grass	✔	✔
0072		Tentacool		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔
0073		Tentacruel		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔
0095		Onix		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔
0108		Lickitung		Monster		Monster	✔	✔
0114		Tangela		Grass		Grass	✔	✔
0127		Pinsir		Bug		Bug	✔	✔
0138		Omanyte		Water 1	Water 3	✔	✔
0139		Omastar		Water 1	Water 3	✔	✔
0147		Dratini		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔
0148		Dragonair		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔
0149		Dragonite		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔
0151		Mew		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	✔	✔
0206		Dunsparce		Field		Field	✔	✔
0208		Steelix		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔
0213		Shuckle		Bug		Bug	✔	✔
0224		Octillery		Water 1	Water 2	✔	✔
0336		Seviper		Field	Dragon	✔	✔
0345		Lileep		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔
0346		Cradily		Water 3		Water 3	✔	✔
0350		Milotic		Water 1	Dragon	✔	✔
0352		Kecleon		Field		Field	✔	✔
0356		Dusclops		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0358		Chimecho		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0367		Huntail		Water 1		Water 1	✔	✔
0368		Gorebyss		Water 1		Water 1	✔	✔
0384		Rayquaza		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	✔	✔
0386		Deoxys Normal Forme		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	✔	✔
386A		Deoxys Attack Forme		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	✔	✔
386D		Deoxys Defense Forme		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	✔	✔
386S		Deoxys Speed Forme		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	✔	✔
0425		Drifloon		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0426		Drifblim		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0433		Chingling		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	✔	✔
0455		Carnivine		Grass		Grass	✔	✔
0463		Lickilicky		Monster		Monster	✔	✔
0465		Tangrowth		Grass		Grass	✔	✔
0477		Dusknoir		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0495		Snivy		Field	Grass	✔	✔
0496		Servine		Field	Grass	✔	✔
0497		Serperior		Field	Grass	✔	✔
0538		Throh		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔
0592		Frillish		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0593		Jellicent		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0599		Klink		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔
0600		Klang		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔
0601		Klinklang		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔
0603		Eelektrik		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0604		Eelektross		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0615		Cryogonal		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔
0631		Heatmor		Field		Field	✔	✔
0686		Inkay		Water 1	Water 2		✔
0687		Malamar		Water 1	Water 2		✔
0718		Zygarde		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		✔
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

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It may also cause constriction, making the foe incapable of movement.

In the anime

Throh Onix Carnivine Steelix
The user binds or squeezes the foe.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Onix wraps its tail around the opponent and crushes it.
Brock's Onix	Showdown in Pewter City		Debut
A Villager's Onix	Meowth Rules		None
Drake's Onix	Hello, Pummelo!		None
Multiple wild Onix	Tunnel Vision		None
	Steelix wraps its tail around the opponent and crushes it.
Harrison's Steelix	Playing with Fire!		Incorrectly referred as Wrap in the English dub
Brock's Steelix	Grating Spaces!		None
Byron's Steelix	Dealing with Defensive Types!		None
	Carnivine wraps its roots around the opponent and squeezes it.
James's Carnivine	Arrival of a Rival!		None
	Throh grabs the opponent with its arms and locks in a submission hold, similar to a rear naked choke or sleeper hold.
Montgomery's Throh	Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!		None

• In Cerulean Blues, Kim told his Tentacruel to use Bind, but it was unable to execute the order before being knocked away by Misty's Gyarados.

In the manga

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Dusknoir
The user prevents the opponent from moving.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Dusknoir releases a powerful light from its eyes that prevents the opponent from moving.
Lily's Dusknoir	Stolen Memories		Debut

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Arbok Onix Tangela Kecleon
The user wraps their body around the foe.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Onix wraps its body around the opponent.
Bruno's Onix	Can You Diglett?		Debut
Brock's Onix	Heads On Kabutops!		None
	Tangela wraps the opponent up in its vines.
Erika's Angela	Playing Horsea		None
	Arbok wraps its body around the opponent.
Agatha's Arbok	Weezing Winks Out		Arbok could not legally learn Bind at the time
	Kecleon extends its tongue and wraps it around the opponent.
Wally's Kecleon	Tongue-Tied Kecleon		None

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Dusknoir
The user prevents the opponent from moving for a little while.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Dusknoir holds the opponent down with its hands.
Mitsumi's Dusknoir	Battle Against Team Galactic…and Mitsumi!		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

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, andSky	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, andSky	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, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Despite the function of binding moves being changed from Generation I to Generation II, Bind's description in Pokémon Stadium 2 still states it makes the target unable to move. This is also the case for Fire Spin and Wrap.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 綁緊 Bónggán * 緊束 Gánchūk * Mandarin 綁緊 / 绑紧 Bǎngjǐn Danish Binde Dutch Koppel Finnish Kuristusote* French Étreinte* Etreinte* German Klammergriff Greek 'Δέσμευση Italian Legatutto Korean 조이기 Joigi Polish Związanie Portuguese Brazil Enlaçar Ligação (TCG) Apertar (The Official Pokémon Handbook) Prender (The Official Pokémon Handbook) Portugal Prender Romanian Legătura Serbian Vezanje Spanish Atadura Swedish Bindningsattack* Kramattack* Turkish Bağlama Vietnamese Trói

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