{"id":282505,"date":"2025-07-03T00:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T00:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=282505"},"modified":"2025-07-03T00:28:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T00:28:53","slug":"how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does the move wrap last?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/#How_long_does_the_move_wrap_last\" title=\"How long does the move wrap last?\">How long does the move wrap last?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/#Understanding_Wrap_and_its_Effects\" title=\"Understanding Wrap and its Effects\">Understanding Wrap and its Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/#Related_FAQs\" title=\"Related FAQs\">Related FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/#Move_Comparisons\" title=\"Move Comparisons\">Move Comparisons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/#Trapping_and_Binding\" title=\"Trapping and Binding\">Trapping and Binding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/#Special_Cases\" title=\"Special Cases\">Special Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/#Items_and_Equipment\" title=\"Items and Equipment\">Items and Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/#Strategy_and_Tactics\" title=\"Strategy and Tactics\">Strategy and Tactics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_the_move_wrap_last\"><\/span>How long does the move wrap last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The move <strong>Wrap<\/strong> lasts for <strong>4 to 5 turns<\/strong>, dealing damage to the target and preventing them from switching or escaping, with its accuracy changed from <strong>85% to 90%<\/strong>. The duration of <strong>Wrap<\/strong> can be influenced by certain items, such as the <strong>Binding Band<\/strong>, which increases the end turn damage of <strong>Wrap<\/strong> from <strong>1\/16 to 1\/8<\/strong> of the target&#8217;s maximum <strong>HP<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Wrap_and_its_Effects\"><\/span>Understanding Wrap and its Effects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Wrap<\/strong> move is a <strong>Normal-type<\/strong> move that deals damage to the opponent by wrapping them with <strong>vines<\/strong>, <strong>tails<\/strong>, or other objects, and it is categorized as a <strong>Tough<\/strong> move in <strong>Contests<\/strong>. In <strong>Generation 1<\/strong>, <strong>Wrap<\/strong> was a powerful move as it prevented the foe from attacking, making it a valuable choice in battles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_FAQs\"><\/span>Related FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Is Wrap a good move?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Wrap<\/strong> is considered a good move due to its ability to deal damage and prevent the opponent from switching or escaping, making it a valuable choice in battles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Wrap a trapping move?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Wrap<\/strong> is a <strong>trapping move<\/strong> that deals the same amount of damage every turn and locks the user into the move for <strong>2-5 turns<\/strong>, while the target is completely immobilized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How much damage does Bind do?<\/strong>: <strong>Bind<\/strong> causes damage to the target equal to <strong>1\/8<\/strong> of its maximum <strong>HP<\/strong>, which can be increased to <strong>1\/6<\/strong> if the user is holding a <strong>Binding Band<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Move_Comparisons\"><\/span>Move Comparisons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Is Fire Spin better than Flame Wheel?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Fire Spin<\/strong> is considered a weak move and should be replaced by <strong>Flamethrower<\/strong> or <strong>Fire Blast<\/strong> as soon as possible, with <strong>Ember<\/strong> being a better choice in some cases.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Flare Blitz a good move?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Flare Blitz<\/strong> is a good move with <strong>120 base power<\/strong> and a <strong>10% chance to burn<\/strong> the target, making it a popular choice for <strong>Physical Fire-type<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Mystical Fire better than Flamethrower?<\/strong>: <strong>Mystical Fire<\/strong> has lower power than <strong>Flamethrower<\/strong> but has the advantage of lowering the target&#8217;s <strong>Special Attack<\/strong> by one stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trapping_and_Binding\"><\/span>Trapping and Binding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>What are the effects of binding moves?<\/strong>: <strong>Binding moves<\/strong> like <strong>Wrap<\/strong>, <strong>Bind<\/strong>, and <strong>Fire Spin<\/strong> inflict damage and trap the opponent, causing them to lose a portion of their <strong>HP<\/strong> each turn, with the duration lasting <strong>4-5 turns<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Wrap prevent fleeing?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Wrap<\/strong> traps the target, preventing switching and escape, but the target can be freed if the user switches out or if the trapped Pok\u00e9mon uses <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What type of move is Wrap?<\/strong>: <strong>Wrap<\/strong> is a <strong>Normal-type<\/strong> move introduced in <strong>Generation I<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Special_Cases\"><\/span>Special Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>How long does Fire Spin last?<\/strong>: <strong>Fire Spin<\/strong> lasts for <strong>4-5 turns<\/strong>, damaging the target by <strong>1\/16<\/strong> of its maximum <strong>HP<\/strong> at the end of each turn, with the duration increasing to <strong>5 turns<\/strong> if the user is holding a <strong>Grip Claw<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do you stop Fire Spin in Pok\u00e9mon Stadium?<\/strong>: <strong>Fire Spin<\/strong> can be stopped in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Stadium<\/strong> if the target Pok\u00e9mon switches out before the duration ends, which will also skip the user&#8217;s turn.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Destiny Bond do damage?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Destiny Bond<\/strong> is a non-damaging <strong>Ghost-type<\/strong> move that has a different effect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Items_and_Equipment\"><\/span>Items and Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>What does a Binding Band do?<\/strong>: A <strong>Binding Band<\/strong> increases the damage dealt by <strong>Wrap<\/strong> and <strong>Bind<\/strong> from <strong>1\/16<\/strong> to <strong>1\/8<\/strong> of the target&#8217;s maximum <strong>HP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the effect of a Grip Claw?<\/strong>: A <strong>Grip Claw<\/strong> increases the duration of <strong>Fire Spin<\/strong> and <strong>Bind<\/strong> to <strong>5 turns<\/strong> and <strong>7 turns<\/strong>, respectively.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategy_and_Tactics\"><\/span>Strategy and Tactics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li><strong>Should I teach Charizard Fire Spin?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Fire Spin<\/strong> is a good move for <strong>Charizard<\/strong>, as it is its best <strong>Fast Move<\/strong> and pairs well with <strong>Blast Burn<\/strong>, making <strong>Charizard<\/strong> a strong <strong>Fire-type<\/strong> attacker.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How long does the move wrap last? The move Wrap lasts for 4 to 5 turns, dealing damage to the target and preventing them from switching or escaping, with its accuracy changed from 85% to 90%. The duration of Wrap can be influenced by certain items, such as the Binding Band, which increases the end &#8230; <a title=\"How long does the move wrap last?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-long-does-the-move-wrap-last\/\" aria-label=\"More on How long does the move wrap last?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-282505","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282505","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=282505"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/282505\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=282505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=282505"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=282505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}