Physical
Power60
Accuracy100%
PP20
Primary effect
If the user is not already holding an item it steals the target's held item.
128PokemonView Thief Move Statistics
Biting contact move data, effect profile, and battle contextPhysicalDarkjaw-lock
Jaw Lock: Dark Physical Move With Jaw Locked Status in Pokemon Champions
Jaw Lock is a Dark-type physical attack in Pokemon Champions defined by mutual commitment: user and target both gain the Jaw Locked status once it lands. It makes contact, counts as a biting move, and follows normal single-target rules. Its profile covers the status interaction, battle flags, and the Pokemon that learn it.
MoveJaw Lock
Stat profileDark
Power80
Accuracy100%
PP12
PhysicalPriority 0
A biting move that locks both the user and the target into the Jaw Locked status on contactPhysical stats
Jaw Lock as a Battle Tool: Dark, Physical, and Contact-Driven
Jaw Lock is a Dark-type physical attack with a normal target profile and a defining trait: both the user and the target gain the Jaw Locked status after it lands. As a contact biting move, its battle identity centers on commitment and mutual constraint, giving players a clear frame for evaluating when that trade-off fits a set before checking its mechanics, learners, or comparable moves.
Dark-typePhysical attackContact moveBiting moveJaw Locked statusMove evaluationBattle context
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
Priority
0
Effect rate
—
Battle effectTarget · normal
The user and target gain the Jaw Locked status.
Jaw Lock's contact and biting traits shape how the move behaves under battle rules, from protection to ability interactions.3 of 10 active
Jaw Lock Mechanics: Contact and Biting Flags Explained
Jaw Lock is a Dark-type physical move that makes contact and registers as a biting move, two flags with direct mechanical consequences. Contact exposes Jaw Lock to abilities and effects that trigger on contact, while the biting trait ties it to jaw-based interactions. The Jaw Locked status on both user and target completes the profile. Reading these flags together clarifies when Jaw Lock differs from other physical Dark moves.
contact movebiting moveDark typephysicalmove flagsJaw Lockedbattle mechanics
Makes contactSound-basedPunch moveBiting moveSlicing moveBullet moveWind movePowder moveDefrosts on useBlocked by Protect/Detect
Connect Jaw Lock to the Pokemon entries that actually carry it, so move research stays grounded in roster context rather than isolated stat blocks.
Which Pokemon Learn Jaw Lock in Pokemon Champions
The learner list shows exactly which Pokemon can run Jaw Lock, and the pool is narrow: a single learner carries the move. That makes distribution easy to trace and evaluate in applied terms. Pair the Dark physical typing and biting-move profile with the learner entry to see how Jaw Lock fits real sets instead of speculating from move data alone.
Jaw LockLearnsetsLearner ListRoster LinksBiting MovesApplied Move Research
Compare Jaw Lock against role-adjacent attacks and related Dark, contact-based options to see where its lock-in effect truly differs.6 suggestions · Dark · Physical
Similar Moves: Jaw Lock Comparisons and Related Options
Jaw Lock combines a physical Dark-type attack with a mutual Jaw Locked status that binds user and target, a rare battle function. Comparing it with other biting and contact moves, and with attacks that share its Dark-type or single-target role, clarifies what Jaw Lock offers beyond raw damage and where nearby options cover different needs.
move comparisonsimilar movesDark-type attackscontact movesbiting movesrole overlap
Physical
Power1
Accuracy100%
PP12
Primary effect
This move's power and effects depend on the user's held item. The held item is lost after this move is used.
113PokemonView Fling Move Details
Physical
Power50
Accuracy100%
PP12
Primary effect
This move's power is doubled if the user attacks after the target.
82PokemonView Full Payback Move Data
Physical
Power65
Accuracy100%
PP20
Primary effect
This move's power is boosted by 50% if the target is holding an item. Causes the target to lose its held item.
76PokemonView Knock Off Move Details
Physical
73PokemonView Bite Move Statistics
Physical
Power80
Accuracy100%
PP16
Primary effect
Has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Defense stat by 1 stage.
71PokemonView Crunch Move Statistics
Dig Into Jaw Lock's Battle Profile
Jaw Lock rewards careful planning because its Jaw Locked status binds the user as much as the target. Check the full move profile — Dark typing, physical category, contact and biting flags, and learning Pokemon — then compare it against other Dark physical moves while building teams around switch-control scenarios.
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