An item to be held by a Pokémon. This curious headband boosts Attack but only allows the use of one move.
Item No. 197
Choice Band
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Category: Choice
Pocket: Items
$4000
Cost
10
Fling power
19
historical records
#0197
Description
Held in battle : Holder has 1.5× its Attack. When the holder attempts to use a move, all its other moves are disabled until it leaves battle or loses this item. The restriction ends even if this item is swapped for another Choice item via Trick or Switcheroo.
Effect
Held: Increases Attack by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.
Item Details
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Category
Choice
Bag pocket
Items
Cataloged generations
6
Category context
Battle support items whose effects are used only on the first attack after entering the arena.
Usage characteristics
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Holdable
Holdable active
Game History
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13 game versions
Latest: Sword / Shield
6 generations