Lock-On (move)

Lock-On ロックオン Lock-On

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Battles Type  Normal Category  Status PP  5 (max. 8) Power  — Accuracy  —% Priority  {{{priority}}} Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Target Foe Foe Foe Self Ally Ally May affect anyone adjacent to the user

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

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

Super Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  1 ♥ Earn +3 if two Pokémon raise the Voltage in a row.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Clever Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Causes the user to move earlier on the next turn.

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

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 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

Games Description Stad2 An attack that locks on to the target to ensure that the next attack will hit without fail. GSC Ensures the next attack will hit. RSE Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits. FRLG The user locks on to the foe, making the next move sure to hit. ColoXD Locks onto the target to ensure the next move hits. DPPtHGSSPBR The user takes sure aim at the foe. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target. BWB2W2 The user takes sure aim at the target. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target. XYORAS SMUSUM SwSh The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the next attack does not miss the target.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0081		Magnemite		Mineral		Mineral	27	32	27	30BW 46B2W2	46XY 41ORAS	41
0082		Magneton		Mineral		Mineral	27	35	27	30BW 56B2W2	56XY 49ORAS	49
0137		Porygon		Mineral		Mineral	32	32	45	45	45	45
0223		Remoraid		Water 1	Water 2	11	11	6	6	6	6	24
0224		Octillery		Water 1	Water 2							24
0233		Porygon2		Mineral		Mineral	32	32	45	45	45	45
0299		Nosepass		Mineral		Mineral		46	67DP 73PtHGSS	73BW 50B2W2	50XY 43ORAS	43
0377		Regirock		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
0378		Regice		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
0379		Registeel		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
0462		Magnezone		Mineral		Mineral			27	30BW 56B2W2	56XY 49ORAS	49
0474		Porygon-Z		Mineral		Mineral			45	45	45	45
0476		Probopass		Mineral		Mineral			67DP 73PtHGSS	73BW 50B2W2	50XY 43ORAS	43
0599		Klink		Mineral		Mineral				51	50	50	36
0600		Klang		Mineral		Mineral				56	56	56	36
0601		Klinklang		Mineral		Mineral				60	60	60	36
0649		Genesect		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
0886		Drakloak		Amorphous	Dragon							6
0887		Dragapult		Amorphous	Dragon							6
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		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0524		Roggenrola		Mineral		Mineral				✔	✔	✔
0707		Klefki		Mineral		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 GO

In Pokémon GO, Lock-On is a Fast Attack that has been available since November 1, 2019.

Lock-On
Fast Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 1 Energy boost 6 Duration 0.3 seconds Damage window 0.17 - 0.3 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 1 Energy boost 5 Turns 1
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility ** By Elite Fast TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Description

Games Description MDRB Gives the user the Sure Shot status, making all its moves and attacks completely accurate. MDTDS Gives the user a Sure Shot status, which makes all moves and attacks completely accurate. BSL じぶんを ひっちゅうじょうたいにかえる ひっちゅうじょうたいのときは こうげきや わざが かならず めいちゅうする MDGtI You'll get the Sure Shot status, which makes your attack hit the enemy without fail. SMD You'll get the Sure Shot status, which makes your attacks and moves hit the enemy without fail.

In the anime

Regirock Registeel
The user takes sure aim at the foe. It ensures the next attack does not fail to hit the target.
Pokémon	Method
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

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Porygon2
The user locks onto the opponent so the next move does not miss.
Pokémon	Method
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

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King manga

Magnezone
The user locks onto the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
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

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

Side 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

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 鎖定 Sódihng Mandarin 鎖定 / 锁定 Suǒdìng French Verrouillage German Zielschuss Greek Κλείδωμα Στόχου Italian Localizza Korean 록온 Lock On Portuguese Brazil Mirar Portugal Mira Serbian Nišanjenje Spanish Fijar Blanco Vietnamese Khóa Mục Tiêu

Variations of the move Lock-On
Lock-On • Mind Reader

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