Bulbapedia

Heal Block (move): Difference between revisions

Article Discussion

Heal Block (move) (view source)

Revision as of 06:58, 20 August 2023

654 bytes added ,  20 August 2023
→‎Effect
Line 44: Line 44:
Heal Block restricts the targets from healing in certain ways for five turns.
Heal Block restricts the targets from healing in certain ways for five turns.


Affected Pokémon are unable to use {{cat|status moves that heal the user immediately}}, {{m|Wish}}, {{m|Lunar Dance}}, {{m|Healing Wish}}, {{m|Heal Pulse}}, {{m|Floral Healing}}, or target an ally with {{m|Pollen Puff}}. These Pokémon are also unable to be targeted by Heal Pulse, Floral Healing, or an ally's Pollen Puff, or healed by {{m|Wish}} (even if Wish was used successfully before Heal Block). They can still use {{m|Present}}, {{m|Ingrain}}, {{m|Aqua Ring}}, and {{m|Grassy Terrain}}, but cannot be healed by the effects of these moves.
Affected Pokémon are unable to use {{cat|status moves that heal the user immediately}}, {{m|Wish}}, {{m|Lunar Dance}}, {{m|Healing Wish}}, {{m|Heal Pulse}}, {{m|Floral Healing}}, or target an ally with {{m|Pollen Puff}}. These Pokémon are also unable to be targeted by Heal Pulse, Floral Healing, or an ally's Pollen Puff, or healed by {{m|Wish}} (even if Wish was used successfully before the Heal Block). They can still use {{m|Present}}, {{m|Ingrain}}, {{m|Aqua Ring}}, and {{m|Grassy Terrain}}, but cannot be healed by the effects of these moves.


If a Pokémon had already selected one of the blocked moves to use before being affected by Heal Block, it is prevented from using it and [[PP]] will not be deducted.
If a Pokémon had already selected one of the blocked moves to use before being affected by Heal Block, it is prevented from using it and [[PP]] will not be deducted.
Line 50: Line 50:
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.


Affected Pokémon can use {{m|Leech Seed}} and {{m|Sappy Seed}}. A [[seeding|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}}.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{normal color}}; text-align: center"
|- style="background: #{{normal color light}} {{roundytop|5px}}"
!
! Gen IV
! Gen V
! Gen VI–IX
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background: #{{normal color light}}" | Affected Pokémon can use {{cat|HP-draining moves}}<br><small>(other than {{m|Leech Seed}})</small>
| colspan=2 {{yes}} || {{no}}
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundybl|8px}}" | Reflected by {{m|Magic Coat}}
| {{no}} || style="background-color:#90ee90; {{roundybr|8px}}" colspan=2 | ✔
|}
 
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}}.
 
A Pokémon affected by Heal Block is still able to use {{m|Leech Seed}}, causing the target to become [[seeding|seeded]]. However, {{m|Sappy Seed}} and Heal Block do not interact because they are not available in the same core series games. As long as the user of Leech Seed (or the Pokémon who replaced it in the same spot) is affected by Heal Block, no HP will be restored, but it will still take damage if the seeded Pokémon has {{a|Liquid Ooze}}. The seeded Pokémon still takes damage every turn as usual, regardless of the seeder being affected by Heal Block.
 
Heal Block can be reflected by {{a|Magic Bounce}}.


Heal Block's effect can be transferred via {{m|Baton Pass}}.
Heal Block's effect can be transferred via {{m|Baton Pass}}.


===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
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}}.
All Abilities and items which restore HP during battle continue to work as usual.
All Abilities and items which restore HP during battle continue to work as usual.


===Generation V===
===Generations V to VII===
Heal Block can now be reflected with {{m|Magic Coat}} and {{a|Magic Bounce}}.
 
Affected Pokémon can no longer be healed by [[Black Sludge]], [[Leftovers]], or [[Shell Bell]]. Affected Pokémon will no longer consume held {{cat|HP-restoring Berries}} or [[Berry Juice]]. If an affected Pokémon consumes an HP-restoring Berry via {{m|Fling}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}, or {{m|Pluck}}, it will not have its HP restored.
Affected Pokémon can no longer be healed by [[Black Sludge]], [[Leftovers]], or [[Shell Bell]]. Affected Pokémon will no longer consume held {{cat|HP-restoring Berries}} or [[Berry Juice]]. If an affected Pokémon consumes an HP-restoring Berry via {{m|Fling}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}, or {{m|Pluck}}, it will not have its HP restored.


Affected Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Dry Skin}} or {{a|Water Absorb}} will take no damage from {{type|Water}} moves, but will not be healed by them either. Affected Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Volt Absorb}} will take no damage from {{type|Electric}} moves, but will not be healed by them either. Affected Pokémon with the Ability Dry Skin or {{a|Rain Dish}} are prevented from healing during [[rain]]. Affected Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Ice Body}} are prevented from healing during {{OBP|hail|weather condition}}, but are not damaged by it either. Affected Pokémon with the ability {{a|Poison Heal}} will not be healed or damaged if they are {{status|poisoned}}.
Affected Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Dry Skin}} or {{a|Water Absorb}} will take no damage from {{type|Water}} moves, but will not be healed by them either. Affected Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Volt Absorb}} will take no damage from {{type|Electric}} moves, but will not be healed by them either. Affected Pokémon with the Ability Dry Skin or {{a|Rain Dish}} are prevented from healing during [[rain]]. Affected Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Ice Body}} are prevented from healing during {{OBP|hail|weather condition}}, but are not damaged by it either. Affected Pokémon with the ability {{a|Poison Heal}} will not be healed or damaged if they are {{status|poisoned}}. Affected Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Cheek Pouch}} will not be healed after eating a [[Berry]].


Heal Block will not prevent Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Regenerator}} from having their HP restored upon switching out.
Heal Block will not prevent Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Regenerator}} from having their HP restored upon switching out.


===Generation VI===
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]].
===Generation VII===
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}}.


Retrieved from "https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Special:MobileDiff/3776226"