Mat Block
fighting
status
Protects all friendly Pokémon from damaging moves. Only works on the first turn after the user is sent out.
Stats
| Power | None (status move) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | Never misses |
| PP | 10 |
| Priority | 0 |
| Category | status |
| Target | users field |
| Introduced | Generation VI |
In game description
Using a pulled-up mat as a shield, the user protects itself and its allies from damaging moves. This does not stop status moves.
Pokemon that learn Mat Block
Showing the first 2. Availability varies by server, since some restrict move tutors or TMs.
Using Mat Block in Cobblemon
Mat Block deals no damage, so its value is entirely in what it sets up. Status moves are usually the difference in a close gym fight, and sleep or paralysis also make a wild Pokemon far easier to catch.
Check the type chart before relying on it, and look up specific targets in the Pokedex where dual-type multipliers are already worked out.