How To Get TM63 Embargo in Pokémon Black & White

Using Embargo in battle in Pokémon Black

TM63 Embargo is on the ground in a small area east of Dragonspiral Tower. To reach this TM you’ll need to already have HM03 Surf, which you’ll get from Champion Alder before reaching Icirrus City.

Embargo is a Dark-type move that affects its target for 5 turns. It prevents the Pokémon’s held item from being used, and also prevents the use of any Bag items on the target.

TM63 Embargo Location (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Starting at the Icirrus City Pokémon Center, head north to follow the path moving away from the Center.

Head north to reach the path above the Pokémon Center. / Pokémon Black and White
Head north to reach the path above the Pokémon Center.

Step 2: The path above the Pokémon Center forks in two different directions; take the path leading north.

Continue north on the path above the Pokémon Center. / Pokémon Black and White
Continue north on the path above the Pokémon Center.

Step 3: Keep walking north past the Gym and the NPC with the pink parasol.

Continue north past the Pokémon Gym. / Pokémon Black and White
Continue north past the Pokémon Gym.

Step 4: Continuing north past the patch of wild grass, and then walk through the entrance to Dragonspiral Tower.

Continue north and enter the path leading to Dragonspiral Tower. / Pokémon Black and White
Continue north and enter the path leading to Dragonspiral Tower.

Step 5: Once you’re on the bridge inside, use Surf and head east on the water.

Use Surf at the bridge and head east. / Pokémon Black and White
Use Surf at the bridge and head east.

Step 6: Continue surfing east to reach a small area of land next to Dragonspiral Tower.

The land east of Dragonspiral Tower. / Pokémon Black and White
The land east of Dragonspiral Tower.

Step 7: After you’ve reached land, head north. TM63 Embargo will be located in a Poké Ball overworld item between patches of tall grass.

TM63 Embargo location. / Pokémon Black and White
TM63 Embargo location.

Embargo Details + Uses

In-game details for TM63 Embargo. / Pokémon Black and White
In-game details for TM63 Embargo.
Embargo Move Details
Type Dark
Category Status
Power
Accuracy 100
PP 15

Embargo is a Dark-type Status move that is typically used to prevent opposing Pokémon from healing mid-battle. When used, the target is unable to use held items or Bag items for a total of 5 turns.

Embargo works best when used by a Pokémon with high Attack, as you want to inflict as much damage as possible while your opponent is unable to heal using items.

Because Embargo’s effect can be easily-negated by switching out the target Pokémon, it’s rarely used in competitive battles.

However it does have use in a typical playthrough to defeat the Elite Four, because preventing NPCs from healing their Pokémon mid-battle can actually be useful in some situations.

It’s also worth mentioning that many Dark-type Pokémon that pair well with Embargo will learn this move via level-up. So obtaining the TM may be a waste of time in many cases.

Krookodile and Bisharp are ideal Embargo users due to their high Attack stats, and they both learn the move at levels 22 and 41 respectively.

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