Bind (move)

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

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  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

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 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 affect Ghost Pokémon, it can still make them unable to move.

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>!" It also traps the target, preventing switching and escape. If a trapped Pokémon uses Rapid Spin, it will be freed.

Generation III

The effects of Bind are the same as in Generation II, 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!"

Generation IV

In 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.

Description

Games Description Traps and squeezes the target over several turns. The target cannot move while under attack. Binds the target for 2-5 turns. RSE Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns. 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. A long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns. 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		Type		Level
					I		II		III		IV		V		VI
095		Onix	Rock	Ground	15			10			9	8	--				--			'
114		Tangela	Grass		Grass	--	24	25			28			22				22	17	'
127		Pinsir	Bug		Bug		21	13			7			4				4			'
208		Steelix	Steel	Ground				10			9	8	--				--			'
352		Kecleon	Normal		Normal							4			4				4			''''
356		Dusclops	Ghost		Ghost							--			--				--			'
455		Carnivine	Grass		Grass										--				--			'
465		Tangrowth	Grass		Grass										22				22	17	'
477		Dusknoir	Ghost		Ghost										--				--			'
538		Throh	Fighting		Fighting														--			'
599		Klink	Steel		Steel														21			'
600		Klang	Steel		Steel														21			'
601		Klinklang	Steel		Steel														21			'
603		Eelektrik	Electric		Electric														9			'
615		Cryogonal	Ice		Ice														--			'
631		Heatmor	Fire		Fire														11			'
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		Type		Game
					BW	B2W2
001		Bulbasaur	Grass	Poison											✔
002		Ivysaur	Grass	Poison											✔
003		Venusaur	Grass	Poison											✔
023		Ekans	Poison		Poison											✔
024		Arbok	Poison		Poison											✔
069		Bellsprout	Grass	Poison											✔
070		Weepinbell	Grass	Poison											✔
071		Victreebel	Grass	Poison											✔
072		Tentacool	Water	Poison											✔
073		Tentacruel	Water	Poison											✔
095		Onix	Rock	Ground											✔
108		Lickitung	Normal		Normal											✔
114		Tangela	Grass		Grass											✔
127		Pinsir	Bug		Bug											✔
138		Omanyte	Rock	Water											✔
139		Omastar	Rock	Water											✔
147		Dratini	Dragon		Dragon											✔
148		Dragonair	Dragon		Dragon											✔
149		Dragonite	Dragon	Flying											✔
151		Mew	Psychic		Psychic											✔
206		Dunsparce	Normal		Normal											✔
208		Steelix	Steel	Ground											✔
213		Shuckle	Bug	Rock											✔
224		Octillery	Water		Water											✔
336		Seviper	Poison		Poison											✔
345		Lileep	Rock	Grass											✔
346		Cradily	Rock	Grass											✔
350		Milotic	Water		Water											✔
352		Kecleon	Normal		Normal											✔
356		Dusclops	Ghost		Ghost											✔
358		Chimecho	Psychic		Psychic											✔
367		Huntail	Water		Water											✔
368		Gorebyss	Water		Water											✔
384		Rayquaza	Dragon	Flying											✔
386		Deoxys	Psychic		Psychic											✔
386		Deoxys	Psychic		Psychic											✔
386		Deoxys	Psychic		Psychic											✔
386		Deoxys	Psychic		Psychic											✔
425		Drifloon	Ghost	Flying											✔
426		Drifblim	Ghost	Flying											✔
433		Chingling	Psychic		Psychic											✔
455		Carnivine	Grass		Grass											✔
463		Lickilicky	Normal		Normal											✔
465		Tangrowth	Grass		Grass											✔
477		Dusknoir	Ghost		Ghost											✔
495		Snivy	Grass		Grass											✔
496		Servine	Grass		Grass											✔
497		Serperior	Grass		Grass											✔
538		Throh	Fighting		Fighting											✔
592		Frillish	Water	Ghost											✔
593		Jellicent	Water	Ghost											✔
599		Klink	Steel		Steel											✔
600		Klang	Steel		Steel											✔
601		Klinklang	Steel		Steel											✔
603		Eelektrik	Electric		Electric											✔
604		Eelektross	Electric		Electric											✔
615		Cryogonal	Ice		Ice											✔
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.

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!		Japanese version only 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 the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

File:Brock Onix Bind EToP.png Onix
The user wraps their body around the foe.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Onix wraps its body around the opponent.
Brock's Onix	Haunting my Dreams		Debut

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

Onix
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	VS. 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

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

In other languages

Language Title Mandarin Chinese 綁緊 Bǎngjǐn Dutch Koppel French Étreinte German Klammergriff Greek 'Δέσμευση Italian Legatutto Korean 조이기 Joigi Portuguese Brazil Apertar Portugal Imobilizar (Indigo League) Apertão (Pokémon Chronicles) Amarrar (DP Galactic Battles) Romanian Legătura Serbian Vezanje Spanish Atadura

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