Heal Block (move)

Heal Block かいふくふうじ Recovery Block

Battles Type  Psychic Category  Status PP  15 (max. 24) Power  — Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Affected by Magic Coat and Magic Bounce Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Many Others: Affects all adjacent opponents, but not allies

Availability Introduced  Generation IV Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Cute Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  Cute Appeal  2 ♥♥ Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Clever Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Temporarily stops the crowd from growing excited.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Heal Block (Japanese: かいふくふうじ Recovery Block) is a non-damaging Psychic-type move introduced in Generation IV.

Effect

Heal Block restricts the targets from healing in certain ways for five turns.

Affected Pokémon are unable to use status moves that heal the user immediately, Wish, Lunar Dance, Healing Wish, Heal Pulse, Floral Healing, or target an ally with Pollen Puff. These Pokémon are also unable to be targeted by Heal Pulse, Floral Healing, or an ally's Pollen Puff, or healed by Wish (even if Wish was used successfully before the Heal Block). They can still use Present, Ingrain, Aqua Ring, and Grassy Terrain, but cannot be healed by the effects of these moves.

If a Pokémon had already selected one of the blocked moves to use before being affected by Heal Block, it is prevented from using it and PP will not be deducted.

If a Pokémon cannot use any moves when selecting a move to use due to Heal Block (e.g., due to knowing no other moves that have PP, Choice Band, etc.), it will use Struggle. Restricted moves can still be called by moves that call other moves (such as Metronome), but they are prevented from being used.

	Gen IV	Gen V	Gen VI–VII
Affected Pokémon can use HP-draining moves (other than Leech Seed)	✔		✘
Reflected by Magic Coat	✘	✔

If an affected Pokémon uses HP-draining moves, they still inflict damage but are unable to restore HP. The user still takes damage if the target has Liquid Ooze.

A Pokémon affected by Heal Block is still able to use Leech Seed, causing the target to become seeded. However, Sappy Seed and Heal Block do not interact because they are not available in the same core series games. The seeded Pokémon still takes damage every turn as usual, regardless of the seeder being affected by Heal Block. As long as the user of Leech Seed (or the Pokémon who replaced it in the same spot) is affected by Heal Block, no HP will be restored, but it will still take damage if the seeded Pokémon has Liquid Ooze.

Heal Block can be reflected by Magic Bounce.

Heal Block's effect can be transferred via Baton Pass.

Generation IV

All Abilities and items which restore HP during battle continue to work as usual.

Generations V to VII

Affected Pokémon can no longer be healed by Black Sludge, Leftovers, or Shell Bell. Affected Pokémon will no longer consume held HP-restoring Berries or Berry Juice. If an affected Pokémon consumes an HP-restoring Berry via Fling, Bug Bite, or Pluck, it will not have its HP restored.

Affected Pokémon with the Ability Dry Skin or Water Absorb will take no damage from Water-type moves, but will not be healed by them either. Affected Pokémon with the Ability Volt Absorb will take no damage from Electric-type moves, but will not be healed by them either. Affected Pokémon with the Ability Dry Skin or Rain Dish are prevented from healing during rain. Affected Pokémon with the Ability Ice Body are prevented from healing during hail, but are not damaged by it either. Affected Pokémon with the ability Poison Heal will not be healed or damaged if they are poisoned. Affected Pokémon with the Ability Cheek Pouch will not be healed after eating a Berry.

Heal Block will not prevent Pokémon with the Ability Regenerator from having their HP restored upon switching out.

Affected Pokémon can still restore HP using the Z-Power effects of status Z-Moves. Heal Block cannot prevent a Pokémon from using or being healed by any Z-Move, including moves like Z-Soft-Boiled and Z-Heal Pulse.

If powered up by a Psychium Z into Z-Heal Block, the user's Special Attack stat rises by two stages.

Generation VIII onwards

Heal Block cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description DPPtHGSSPBR The user prevents the foe from using any HP-recovery moves for five turns. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE For five turns, the user prevents the opposing team from using any moves, Abilities, or held items that recover HP. SwShBDSPLA SV This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						IV	V	VI	VII
									SMUSUM
0251		Celebi		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	55	55	55	55
0292		Shedinja		Mineral		Mineral	52	52	50XY 41ORAS	41
0337		Lunatone		Mineral		Mineral	42	42BW 37B2W2	37XY 33ORAS	33
0338		Solrock		Mineral		Mineral	42	42BW 37B2W2	37XY 33ORAS	33
0343		Baltoy		Mineral		Mineral	61	54BW 45B2W2	45XY 10ORAS	10
0344		Claydol		Mineral		Mineral	73	64BW 54B2W2	54XY 10ORAS	10
0381		Latios		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	5	5	5XY 1ORAS	1
0436		Bronzor		Mineral		Mineral	52	52BW 45B2W2	45	45
0437		Bronzong		Mineral		Mineral	67	67BW 52B2W2	52	52
0483		Dialga All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	50DPPt	−	−	−
0484		Palkia All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	50DPPt	−	−	−
0487		Giratina All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	50DPPt	−	−	−
0574		Gothita		Human-Like		Human-Like		33	33	33
0575		Gothorita		Human-Like		Human-Like		34	34	34
0576		Gothitelle		Human-Like		Human-Like		34	34	34
0577		Solosis		Amorphous		Amorphous		46	46	46
0578		Duosion		Amorphous		Amorphous		50	50	50
0579		Reuniclus		Amorphous		Amorphous		54	54	54
0605		Elgyem		Human-Like		Human-Like		8	8	8
0606		Beheeyem		Human-Like		Human-Like		1, 8	1, 8	1, 8
0642		Thundurus All available forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		31	31	25
0707		Klefki		Mineral		Mineral			50	50
0772		Type: Null		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				85
0773		Silvally All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered				1
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						V	VI	VII
								SMUSUM
0562		Yamask		Mineral	Amorphous	✔	✔	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Heal Block targets all enemies in the same room and inflicts the Heal Block status condition, preventing them from having their HP restored, including natural HP recovery. This status condition lasts for 5-7^TDS / 6^GtISMD turns. This move is affected by Magic Coat.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDTDS - - 16 - —% - Entire room Enemy Yes BSL - - 16 - —% - Entire room Enemy Yes MDGtI - - 20 99 100% - Entire room Enemy Yes SMD - - 20 99 100% - Entire room Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Description

Games Description MDTDS Changes the status of all enemies in the room with the user to Heal Block. In that state, Pokémon are incapable of restoring HP. BSL おなじへやの てきポケモンを かいふくふうじじょうたいにかえる MDGtI It causes the Heal Block status condition to all enemies in the same room, which makes them unable to restore their HP. SMD It prevents enemies from restoring HP for a while.* It gives the Heal Block status to all enemies in the same room, making them unable to restore their HP.*

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Bronzor
The user prevents the opponent from healing.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Bronzor releases a blast of light at the opponent, preventing it from using health-recovering moves.
Mars's Bronzor	The Final Dimensional Duel VII		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

Heal Block ending in Battle Revolution.

• Heal Block displays animation when it ends in Pokémon Battle Revolution.
• While this move has not reappeared in Generation VIII onward, The Indigo Disk introduced the move Psychic Noise, which not only prevents healing, but also deals damage.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 回復封鎖 Wùihfuhk Fūngsó * 回復阻擋 Wùihfuhk Jódóng * Mandarin 回復封鎖 / 回复封锁 Huífù Fēngsuǒ * 回復阻擋 Huífù Zǔdǎng * French Anti-Soin German Heilblockade Greek Φραγή Ίασης Italian Anticura Korean 회복봉인 Hoebokbong-in Brazilian Portuguese Bloqueio de Cura Serbian Blokiranje lečenja Spanish Anticura Vietnamese Ngăn Chặn Phục Hồi

Variations of the move Disable
Disable • Torment • Taunt • Embargo • Heal Block

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