Generation II · Move No. 213

Attract

Attract is a Normal-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Power
100% Accuracy
15 PP
#0213 Attract
Overview

Move description

If the target is of the opposite gender to the user, it becomes infatuated with the user and will sometimes be unable to use its moves.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Causes the target to fall in love with the user, giving it a 50% chance to do nothing each turn. If the user and target are the same gender, or either is genderless, this move will fail. If either Pokémon leaves the field, this effect ends.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation II Johto
Category No damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority 0
Condition Infatuation

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Route 5

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Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Reflectable Copied by Mirror Move Ignores Substitute Mental effects

History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Attract

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