Mat Block (move)

Mat Block (Japanese: たたみがえし  Flip) is a non-damaging move introduced in Generation VI. Prior to Generation VII, it was the signature move of.

Effect
Mat Block protects all Pokémon on the user's side of the field from any moves except status moves for that turn. Unlike, this move is not an increased priority move. Similar to, Mat Block will only work if used on the first turn after the Pokémon enters the field; the Pokémon must be switched out and back in to be able to use Mat Block again.

If a damaging Z-Move targets a Pokémon protected by Mat Block, the Z-Move will bypass Mat Block but only do 25% of the original damage, but Mat Block remains in effect. ,, , , and will hit regardless and lift the effect of Mat Block from the target's team when successfully used. Additionally, Mat Block cannot protect against or.

If powered up by a Fightinium Z into Z-Mat Block, the user's stat rises by one stage.

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
Successfully using Mat Block or other consecutively reduces the chance of success of it and these moves.

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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Mat Block appears at the start of 's Final Smash, Secret Ninja Attack. The initial Mat Block flip sends opponents into the air, allowing Greninja to slice them repeatedly before launching them with a final blow.

Trivia

 * This move is a reference to a trick that has been used by s, which involves flipping a (a type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms) to block incoming projectile attacks.

In other languages
Tatami-Schild Escudo tatami Tatamigaeshi Ribaltappeto たたみがえし 掀榻榻米（招式）