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Acid

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Acid

Poison-type special move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Move text

The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

40

Accuracy

100

PP

30

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.

Vileplume

#45

GrassPoison
Prior evolution (level-up)

Victreebel

#71

GrassPoison
Prior evolution (level-up)

Bellossom

#182

Grass
Prior evolution (level-up)

Cacnea

#331

Grass
Egg

Cacturne

#332

GrassDark
Prior evolution (egg)

Related

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

-

--409

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

Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical

-

70100209

A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Gastro AcidPoisonStatus

-

-1001010

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

Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical

-

1207057

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

Poison FangPoisonPhysical

-

501001516

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

Poison GasPoisonStatus

-

-554010

A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the foe’s face. It may poison the target.

Poison JabPoisonPhysical801002075

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

Poison PowderPoisonStatus

-

-753528

A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.

Poison StingPoisonPhysical

-

151003534

The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.

Poison TailPoisonPhysical

-

50100253

An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe.

SludgePoisonSpecial

-

65100206

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

Sludge BombPoisonSpecial901001085

The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.

SmogPoisonSpecial

-

20702015

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

ToxicPoisonStatus-8510484

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

Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus

-

--2023

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

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