Binding Band
Effect
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It’s a band that increases the power of binding moves used by the holder.
Detailed mechanics
Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.
- Pokémon Champions · Gen 9
Binding moves used by the holder deal 1/6 of the target's max HP each turn instead of 1/8.
Pokémon that hold this in battle
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Items in the same category
FAQ
What does Binding Band do?
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It’s a band that increases the power of binding moves used by the holder. Exact mechanics (Pokémon Champions · Gen 9): Binding moves used by the holder deal 1/6 of the target's max HP each turn instead of 1/8.
Which Pokémon hold Binding Band?
In Champions Doubles usage for 2026-09: Toxapex 3.8%.
What is Binding Band's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 30 base power damage.