Lock-On (move)

Lock-On (Japanese: ロックオン Lock-On) is a non-damaging move introduced in Generation II.
==Effect==
After the user has used Lock-On and until its effect ends (see table below), any accuracy check it makes against the same target will succeed; this means moves will not miss, even if the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as or . Although this effect means moves will not "miss", they can still fail for other reasons (such as being ed, or being used outside the first turn) or be redirected by and . The damaging turn of and counts as an accuracy check.
Lock-On will fail if the target is behind a .
 	Gen II 	Gen III 	Gen IV 	Gen V+
Accuracy 	100% 	100% 	—* 	—*
Fails if effect is already active	 	 	 	
Effect expires... 	Next move against target	End of next turn	End of next turn	End of next turn
Effect ends when [who] leaves 	Affected target 	Target or user 	Target or user 	Target or user
Can be ed 	(target only) 	(either side) 	(either side) 	
*: This move bypasses checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as or .
===Generation II===
In this generation only, this effect is implemented as a status attached only to the target, so any Pokémon who attacks the target next (not just the user) will receive the benefit of this effect. Also, when a move is used, this effect is checked after the following conditions: if is used against a non-ing target; if Protect or is active; or if Dream Eater, , , , or are targeting a Pokémon with a . Therefore, if a move fails in those cases, Lock-On's effect will remain in place.
In this generation only, this effect will not allow the moves , , or to hit a Pokémon in the semi-invulnerable turn of ; the move will miss and Lock-On's effect ends. (Type immunity is checked before Lock-On's effect, so this mainly applies to or a non- Pokémon that calls Fly or via or .)
===Generations III===
Only one Pokémon at a time can have the effect of Lock-On or applied to a given target. If another Pokémon uses one of these moves on the same target, the effect will be overwritten for the previous Pokémon and be associated with the new Pokémon instead.
Lock-On can be used as the first move of a Pokémon Contest combination, causing , , , , and to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn.
===Generations IV===
Like in Generation III, only one Pokémon at a time can have the effect of Lock-On or applied to a given target.
In this generation only, due to a glitch, if a move receives the effect of Lock-On while the target is under the effect of protection, the move will ignore the protection with inverted accuracy. This does not apply to OHKO moves.
Lock-On can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing a one-hit knockout move to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.
===Generation V===
Starting in Generation V, multiple Pokémon can have the effect of Lock-On or Mind Reader on the same target. Lock-On will not fail if another Pokémon has used Lock-On or Mind Reader on the same target; it will only fail if the user already has the effect active on its current target.
===Generation VII===
If powered up by a Normalium Z into Z-Lock-On, the user's stat is raised by one stage.
==Description==
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==Learnset==
===By leveling up===
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==In other games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
Lock-On causes the user to gain the status condition, making the user's moves ignore accuracy and evasion checks. This status condition lasts for 11-12 / 3 turns. 
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In , Lock-On is a Fast Attack that has been available since November 1, 2019.
===Description===
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==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
===Side series games===
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==In other languages==
Category:Moves that cannot miss
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
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es:Fijar blanco
fr:Verrouillage (capacité)
it:Localizza
ja:ロックオン
zh:锁定（招式）