What type is Embargo?

Embargo is a Dark-type status move.

How many Pokemon can learn Embargo?

89 Pokemon can learn Embargo through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Embargo do?

Target cannot use its held item for five turns. If the target leaves the field, this effect ends. If a Pokémon under this effect uses Bug Bite or Pluck on a Pokémon holding a berry, the berry is destroyed but not used. If a Pokémon under this effect uses Fling, it will fail. This effect is passed by Baton Pass.

When was Embargo introduced?

Embargo was introduced in Generation IV.

Embargo

darkStatus

Power–

Accuracy100%

PP15

StatusEmbargo

Typedark

CategoryStatus

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen IV

Duration5 turns

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Pokemon That Learn Embargo (89)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#053	Persian	normal	LimberTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	65	70	60	65	65	115	440
#063	Abra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	25	20	15	105	55	90	310
#064	Kadabra	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	40	35	30	120	70	105	400
#065	Alakazam	psychic	SynchronizeInner FocusMagic Guard (HA)	TM	55	50	45	135	95	120	500
#092	Gastly	ghost poison	Levitate	TM	30	35	30	100	35	80	310
#093	Haunter	ghost poison	Levitate	TM	45	50	45	115	55	95	405
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	TM	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#150	Mewtwo	psychic	PressureUnnerve (HA)	TM	106	110	90	154	90	130	680
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#198	Murkrow	dark flying	InsomniaSuper LuckPrankster (HA)	TM	60	85	42	85	42	91	405
#200	Misdreavus	ghost	Levitate	TM	60	60	60	85	85	85	435
#215	Sneasel	dark ice	Inner FocusKeen EyePickpocket (HA)	TM	55	95	55	35	75	115	430
#228	Houndour	dark fire	Early BirdFlash FireUnnerve (HA)	TM	45	60	30	80	50	65	330
#229	Houndoom	dark fire	Early BirdFlash FireUnnerve (HA)	TM	75	90	50	110	80	95	500
#261	Poochyena	dark	Run AwayQuick FeetRattled (HA)	TM	35	55	35	30	30	35	220
#262	Mightyena	dark	IntimidateQuick FeetMoxie (HA)	TM	70	90	70	60	60	70	420
#274	Nuzleaf	grass dark	ChlorophyllEarly BirdPickpocket (HA)	TM	70	70	40	60	40	60	340
#275	Shiftry	grass dark	ChlorophyllWind RiderPickpocket (HA)	TM	90	100	60	90	60	80	480
#302	Sableye	dark ghost	Keen EyeStallPrankster (HA)	TM	50	75	75	65	65	50	380
#303	Mawile	steel fairy	Hyper CutterIntimidateSheer Force (HA)	TM	50	85	85	55	55	50	380
#332	Cacturne	grass dark	Sand VeilWater Absorb (HA)	TM	70	115	60	115	60	55	475
#335	Zangoose	normal	ImmunityToxic Boost (HA)	TM	73	115	60	60	60	90	458
#337	Lunatone	rock psychic	Levitate	TM	90	55	65	95	85	70	460
#338	Solrock	rock psychic	Levitate	TM	90	95	85	55	65	70	460
#353	Shuppet	ghost	InsomniaFriskCursed Body (HA)	TM	44	75	35	63	33	45	295
#354	Banette	ghost	InsomniaFriskCursed Body (HA)	TM	64	115	65	83	63	65	455
#355	Duskull	ghost	LevitateFrisk (HA)	TM	20	40	90	30	90	25	295
#356	Dusclops	ghost	PressureFrisk (HA)	TM	40	70	130	60	130	25	455
#425	Drifloon	ghost flying	AftermathUnburdenFlare Boost (HA)	TM	90	50	34	60	44	70	348
#426	Drifblim	ghost flying	AftermathUnburdenFlare Boost (HA)	TM	150	80	44	90	54	80	498
#429	Mismagius	ghost	Levitate	TM	60	60	60	105	105	105	495
#430	Honchkrow	dark flying	InsomniaSuper LuckMoxie (HA)	TM	100	125	52	105	52	71	505
#442	Spiritomb	ghost dark	PressureInfiltrator (HA)	TM	50	92	108	92	108	35	485
#453	Croagunk	poison fighting	AnticipationDry SkinPoison Touch (HA)	TM	48	61	40	61	40	50	300
#454	Toxicroak	poison fighting	AnticipationDry SkinPoison Touch (HA)	TM	83	106	65	86	65	85	490
#461	Weavile	dark ice	PressurePickpocket (HA)	TM	70	120	65	45	85	125	510
#474	Porygon-Z	normal	AdaptabilityDownloadAnalytic (HA)	TM	85	80	70	135	75	90	535
#477	Dusknoir	ghost	PressureFrisk (HA)	TM	45	100	135	65	135	45	525
#478	Froslass	ice ghost	Snow CloakCursed Body (HA)	TM	70	80	70	80	70	110	480
#491	Darkrai	dark	Bad Dreams	TM	70	90	90	135	90	125	600
#494	Victini	psychic fire	Victory Star	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#509	Purrloin	dark	LimberUnburdenPrankster (HA)	TM	41	50	37	50	37	66	281
#510	Liepard	dark	LimberUnburdenPrankster (HA)	TM	64	88	50	88	50	106	446
#527	Woobat	psychic flying	UnawareKlutzSimple (HA)	TM	65	45	43	55	43	72	323
#528	Swoobat	psychic flying	UnawareKlutzSimple (HA)	TM	67	57	55	77	55	114	425
#551	Sandile	ground dark	IntimidateMoxieAnger Point (HA)	TM	50	72	35	35	35	65	292
#552	Krokorok	ground dark	IntimidateMoxieAnger Point (HA)	TM	60	82	45	45	45	74	351
#553	Krookodile	ground dark	IntimidateMoxieAnger Point (HA)	TM	95	117	80	65	70	92	519
#562	Yamask	ghost	Mummy	TM	38	30	85	55	65	30	303
#563	Cofagrigus	ghost	Mummy	TM	58	50	145	95	105	30	483