Spider Web (move)

Spider Web (Japanese: クモのす Spider Web) is a non-damaging move introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation V, it was the signature move of and .
==Effect==
===Generation II===
Spider Web prevents the target from switching out or fleeing (including via ). It bypasses checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as or . Spider Web's effect only applies as long as the Pokémon that used it remains in battle.
It will hit the target even if it has used or .
The affected Pokémon can still switch out via , but in that case, the Pokémon that switches in will now be affected. Conversely, the Pokémon that used Spider Web can switch out with Baton Pass and the effects of Spider Web will still apply. Also, if the affected Pokémon is ed at or hit with a , they will still be switched out.
If a wild Pokémon uses Spider Web on the player's Pokémon, the player will be unable to escape.
===Generations III and IV===
Pokémon affected by Spider Web can escape (but not switch out) if the Pokémon has the Ability or is holding a Smoke Ball.
It is now blocked by and .
Pokémon affected by Spider Web can now switch out with .
Spider Web can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if was used in the previous turn.
===Generation V===
If a Pokémon traps a target with Spider Web and then switches with Baton Pass the target will no longer be trapped. Pokémon affected by Spider Web can switch out with . Also, and will force the affected Pokémon to switch out.
===Generations VI and VII===
Spider Web no longer affects Pokémon. It will now hit the target even if it has used , , or , but will fail if the target is protected by .
Pokémon affected by Spider Web can also switch out with .
Spider Web can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, giving the user an extra three appeal points if was used in the prior turn. It can also be used to start a combination, causing certain moves (, , and ) to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.
If powered up by a Buginium Z into Z-Spider Web, the user's stat rises by one stage.
===Generation VIII onwards===
Spider Web cannot be selected in a battle.
==Description==
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==Learnset==
===By leveling up===
==In other games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
Spider Web targets the enemy in front and inflicts the stuck status condition (previously Leg Hold and Shadow Hold). This status prevents the Pokémon from moving (but may attack) and unable to switch places with the team leader. From onward, Pokémon cannot become stuck. This move is affected by .
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, all status moves including Spider Web could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Spider Web could be seen as a move used by Boss .
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==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
==In other generations==
===Core series games===
===Side series games===
===Spin-off series games===
==Trivia==
* In Generation III, the status screen erroneously states that the move has 100% accuracy, even though it ignores accuracy and evasion checks.
* Since Generation VIII, it is the only one of 's variants that cannot be used in a battle.
==In other languages==
Category:Moves that cannot miss
Category:Moves unusable in Pokémon Sword and Shield
Category:Moves unusable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
de:Spinnennetz
es:Telaraña
fr:Toile
it:Ragnatela
ja:クモのす
zh:蛛网（招式）