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Toxic Spikes

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Toxic Spikes in Pokémon Black & White

Poison-type status move in Pokémon Black and White.

Move text

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

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

-

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.

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Prior evolution: level-up

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Prior evolution: level-up

Venonat

#48

BugPoison
Egg

Venipede

#49

BugPoison
Egg

Venomoth

#49

BugPoison
Prior evolution: egg

Whirlipede

#50

BugPoison
Prior evolution: egg

Scolipede

#51

BugPoison
Prior evolution: egg

Omanyte

#138

RockWater
Egg

Omastar

#139

RockWater
Prior evolution: egg

Spinarak

#167

BugPoison
Egg

Ariados

#168

BugPoison
Prior evolution: egg

Pineco

#204

Bug
Egg

Roserade

#407

GrassPoison
Prior evolution: level-up

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Poison Sting

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Sludge Bomb

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Sludge Wave

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