| Category |
Status
|
|---|---|
| Power | 100 |
| PP | 20 |
Captivate is a Normal-type status move that lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages. If the user and target are the same gender, or either is genderless, this move will fail.
| Gold / Silver / Crystal | Captivate is not a move available in Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal. |
| Ruby / Sapphire / Emerald | Captivate is not a move available in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Captivate is not a move available in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. |
| Diamond / Pearl / Platinum | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| HeartGold / SoulSilver | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Black / White | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Black 2 / White 2 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| X / Y | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sun / Moon | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Let's Go Pikachu! / Let's Go Eevee! | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sword / Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
| Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl | Captivate is not a move available in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. |
| Legends: Arceus | Captivate is not a move available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. |
| Scarlet / Violet | Captivate is not a move available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. |
