Heal Block (move): Difference between revisions

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If a Pokémon cannot use any moves when selecting a move to use due to Heal Block (e.g., due to knowing no other moves that have PP, [[Choice Band]], etc.), it will use {{m|Struggle}}. Restricted moves can still be called by {{cat|moves that call other moves}} (such as {{m|Metronome}}), but they are prevented from being used.
If a Pokémon cannot use any moves when selecting a move to use due to Heal Block (e.g., due to knowing no other moves that have PP, [[Choice Band]], etc.), it will use {{m|Struggle}}. Restricted moves can still be called by {{cat|moves that call other moves}} (such as {{m|Metronome}}), but they are prevented from being used.


If a Pokémon is [[seeded]], but the user of the seeding move (or the Pokémon who replaced it in the same spot) is under the effect of Heal Block, the seeded Pokémon will take damage normally but the seeder's HP will not be restored.
Affected Pokémon can use {{m|Leech Seed}} and {{m|Sappy Seed}}. A [[seeded]] Pokémon takes damage normally, but if the seeder (or the Pokémon who replaced it in the same spot) is affected by Heal Block, no HP will not be restored. The seeder still takes damage if the seeded Pokémon has {{a|Liquid Ooze}}.
 
{{a|Liquid Ooze}} is not affected by Heal Block.


===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
Affected Pokémon can use {{cat|HP-draining moves}}. These moves will still inflict damage, but will not restore [[HP]].
If an affected Pokémon uses {{cat|HP-draining moves}}, they still inflict damage but are unable to restore [[HP]]. The user still takes damage if the target has {{a|Liquid Ooze}}.


Heal Block is not affected by {{m|Magic Coat}}.
Heal Block is not affected by {{m|Magic Coat}}.


All Abilities and items which restore HP during battle will continue to work as normal.
All Abilities and items which restore HP during battle continue to work as usual.


===Generation V===
===Generation V===
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===Generation VI===
===Generation VI===
Affected Pokémon can no longer use {{cat|HP-draining moves}}, except {{m|Leech Seed}}.
Affected Pokémon can no longer use {{cat|HP-draining moves}} (except {{m|Leech Seed}}).


Affected Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Cheek Pouch}} will not be healed after eating a [[Berry]].
Affected Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Cheek Pouch}} will not be healed after eating a [[Berry]].


===Generation VII===
===Generation VII===
Affected Pokémon can use {{m|Sappy Seed}}.
Affected Pokémon can still restore HP using the Z-Power effects of status [[Z-Move]]s. Heal Block cannot prevent a Pokémon from using or being healed by any Z-Move, including moves like Z-{{m|Soft-Boiled}} and Z-{{m|Heal Pulse}}.
Affected Pokémon can still restore HP using the Z-Power effects of status [[Z-Move]]s. Heal Block cannot prevent a Pokémon from using or being healed by any Z-Move, including moves like Z-{{m|Soft-Boiled}} and Z-{{m|Heal Pulse}}.