Needle Arm
Grass-type physical move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Flavor
PhysicalThe user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch.
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
 Cacnea #331 | | 45 |
 Cacturne #332 |  | 53 |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | |  Special | - | 20 | 100 | 25 | 23 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Aromatherapy | |  Status | - | - | - | 5 | 12 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party. |
| Bullet Seed | | Physical | 10 | 100 | 30 | 61 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession. | |
| Cotton Spore | | Status | - | - | 85 | 40 | 10 | The user releases cottonlike spores that cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat. |
| Energy Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 99 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | |
| Frenzy Plant | | Special | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 4 | The foe is slammed with an enormous tree. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| Giga Drain | | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | 105 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | |
| Grass Knot | | Special | - | 100 | 20 | 148 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. | |
| Grass Whistle | | Status | - | - | 55 | 15 | 12 | The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the foe into a deep sleep. |
| Ingrain | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 18 | The user lays roots that restore HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out. |
| Leaf Blade | | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 15 | 5 | The foe is slashed with a sharp leaf. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Leaf Storm | | Special | - | 140 | 90 | 5 | 20 | A storm of sharp leaves is whipped up. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Leech Seed | | Status | - | - | 90 | 10 | 29 | A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn. |
| Magical Leaf | | Special | - | 60 | - | 20 | 25 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss. |
| Mega Drain | | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 15 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Petal Dance | | Special | - | 90 | 100 | 20 | 9 | The user attacks by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Power Whip | | Physical | - | 120 | 85 | 10 | 5 | The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the foe. |
| Razor Leaf | | Physical | - | 55 | 95 | 25 | 27 | A sharp-edged leaf is launched to slash at the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Seed Bomb | | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 8 | The user slams a barrage of hard- shelled seeds down on the foe from above. |
| Seed Flare | | Special | - | 120 | 85 | 5 | 1 | The user generates a shock wave from within its body. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Sleep Powder | | Status | - | - | 75 | 15 | 20 | The user scatters a big cloud of sleep- inducing dust around the foe. |
| Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | 172 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. | |
| Spore | | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 3 | The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep. |
| Stun Spore | | Status | - | - | 75 | 30 | 24 | The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. |
| Synthesis | | Status | - | - | - | 5 | 25 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Vine Whip | | Physical | - | 35 | 100 | 15 | 10 | The foe is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage. |
| Wood Hammer | | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 15 | 5 | The user slams its rugged body into the foe to attack. The user also sustains serious damage. |
| Worry Seed | | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 19 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the foe. It prevents sleep by making its ability Insomnia. |
