Bind
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| Generation: | I |
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Battle Data
| Type: | 
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| Category | 
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| Power: | 15 |
| Accuracy: | 85 |
| PP: | 20, max: ? |
| Affects: | Selected target |
| Secondary Effect: | Traps opponent |
| Priority: | 0 |
| Contact: | Yes |
Affected by
| Magic Coat: | No |
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| Magic Bounce: | |
| Bright Powder: | Yes |
| Protect/Detect: | Yes |
| Snatch: | No |
| Mirror Move: | |
| King's Rock: | Yes |
Bind is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation I.
Effect
In Battle
Prevents the target from switching or fleeing from the next 2 to 5 turns. Has a 3/8 chance to last for 2 or 3 turns, and a 1/8 chance to last for 4 or 5 turns. Does damage to the target equal to 1/16 its Maximum HP at the end of every turn. If the user is no longer on the field, this effect ends. Rapid Spin cancels the effect of Bind after the afflicted Pokémon's use of the attack.