The user lays roots that restore its own HP every turn. Because the user is now rooted, it can't switch out.
Ingrain
Ingrain is a Grass-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.
Move description
The user lays roots that restore its own HP every turn. Because the user is now rooted, it can't switch out.
Target
The user.
Effect
Prevents the user from switching out. User regains 1/16 of its max HP at the end of every turn. If the user was immune to Ground attacks, it will now take normal damage from them. Roar and Whirlwind will not affect the user. The user cannot use Magnet Rise. The user may still use U-turn to leave the field. This effect can be passed with Baton Pass.
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