Poison Sting in Pokémon Black & White
Poison-type physical move in Pokémon Black and White.
Move text
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Move details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Learners
![]() Weedle #13 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Ekans #23 | ![]() | 4 |
![]() Arbok #24 | ![]() | Start, 4 |
![]() Sandshrew #27 | ![]() | 9 |
![]() Sandslash #28 | ![]() | 9 |
![]() Nidoran♀ #29 | ![]() | 13 |
![]() Nidorina #30 | ![]() | 13 |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Nidoran♂ #32 | ![]() | 13 |
![]() Nidorino #33 | ![]() | 13 |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Venipede #49 | ![]() ![]() | 5 |
![]() Whirlipede #50 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 5 |
![]() Scolipede #51 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 5 |
![]() Tentacool #72 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Tentacruel #73 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Spinarak #167 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Ariados #168 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Gligar #207 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Qwilfish #211 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Wurmple #265 | ![]() | 5 |
![]() Roselia #315 | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
![]() Cacnea #331 | ![]() | Start |
![]() Cacturne #332 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Roserade #407 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Vespiquen #416 | ![]() ![]() | 3 |
![]() Skorupi #451 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Drapion #452 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Croagunk #453 | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
![]() Toxicroak #454 | ![]() ![]() | Start, 8 |
Learners
![]() Kakuna #14 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
![]() Beedrill #15 | ![]() ![]() | Historical Dream World: Dream Park |
![]() Beedrill #15 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
![]() Joltik #101 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Galvantula #102 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: egg |
![]() Silcoon #266 | ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
![]() Beautifly #267 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
![]() Cascoon #268 | ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
![]() Dustox #269 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
![]() Gliscor #472 | ![]() ![]() | Prior evolution: level-up |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid The opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets’ Sp. Def stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 24 |
| Acid Armor The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 40 | 23 |
| Acid Spray The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 20 |
| Clear Smog The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 50 | - | 15 | 30 |
| Coil The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 20 | 9 |
| Cross Poison A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 70 | 100 | 20 | 13 |
| Gastro Acid The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 10 | 31 |
| Gunk Shot The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 120 | 70 | 5 | 54 |
| Poison Fang The user bites the target with toxic fangs. It may also leave the target badly poisoned. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 50 | 100 | 15 | 16 |
| Poison Gas A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon. It may poison those hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 80 | 40 | 12 |
| Poison Jab The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 20 | 113 | |
| Poison Powder The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 75 | 35 | 32 |
| Poison Tail The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 50 | 100 | 25 | 17 |
| Sludge Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 16 |
| Sludge Bomb Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 | 111 | |
| Sludge Wave It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit. | ![]() | ![]() | 95 | 100 | 10 | 39 | |
| Smog The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 20 | 70 | 20 | 24 |
| Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 | 649 | |
| Toxic Spikes The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent’s feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 20 | 28 |
| Venoshock The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 10 | 80 |


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