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B2/W2 / Moves

Sludge

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Sludge

Poison-type special move in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Move text

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

Details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

65

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Bulbasaur

#1

GrassPoison
Egg

Ivysaur

#2

GrassPoison
Prior evolution: egg

Venusaur

#3

GrassPoison
Prior evolution: egg

Mudkip

#258

Water
Egg

Marshtomp

#259

WaterGround
Prior evolution: egg

Swampert

#260

WaterGround
Prior evolution: egg

Shellos

#422

Water
Egg

Gastrodon

#423

WaterGround
Prior evolution: egg

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AcidPoisonSpecial

-

401003024

The opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets’ Sp. Def stats.

Acid ArmorPoisonStatus

-

--4023

The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Acid SprayPoisonSpecial

-

401002020

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Clear SmogPoisonSpecial

-

50-1530

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.

CoilPoisonStatus

-

--209

The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.

Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical

-

701002013

A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily.

Gastro AcidPoisonStatus

-

-1001031

The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.

Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical

-

12070554

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target.

Poison FangPoisonPhysical

-

501001516

The user bites the target with toxic fangs. It may also leave the target badly poisoned.

Poison GasPoisonStatus

-

-804012

A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon. It may poison those hit.

Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020114

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

Poison PowderPoisonStatus

-

-753532

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.

Poison StingPoisonPhysical

-

151003539

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison TailPoisonPhysical

-

501002517

The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010114

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

Sludge WavePoisonSpecial951001045

It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.

SmogPoisonSpecial

-

20702024

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.

ToxicPoisonStatus-9010655

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus

-

--2028

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent’s feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.

VenoshockPoisonSpecial651001080

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

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