Dittobase

Home

Games

Pokémon GO
Pokopia
Pokémon Unite

Cards

TCG Pocket
Pokémon TCG

Main Series

Legends Z-A
Scarlet & Violet
HOME
Legends: Arceus
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Sword and Shield
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Eevee!
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Sun and Moon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
X and Y
Black 2 and White 2
Black and White
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Platinum
Diamond and Pearl
Emerald
FireRed and LeafGreen
Ruby and Sapphire
Crystal
Gold and Silver
Yellow
Red and Blue

Tools

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game

HeartGold and SoulSilver

News

Updates for this game hub

Guides

Johto mechanics and tips

Pokédex

Stats, moves, and locations

Moves

Power, accuracy, and learners

Abilities

Effects and Pokémon lists

Items

Bags, machines, and effects

Egg Groups

Breeding groups and members

HG/SS / Moves

Sludge

Sludge

Poison-type special move in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
PoisonSpecial

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

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Swalot

#317

Poison
Start

Gulpin

#316

Poison
14

Swalot

#317

Poison
14

Grimer

#117

Poison
20

Muk

#118

Poison
20

Koffing

#115

Poison
24

Weezing

#116

Poison
24

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Bulbasaur

#231

GrassPoison
Egg

Mudkip

#258

Water
Egg

Shellos

#422

Water
Egg

Smog

Poison

Bone Club

Ground
PoisonSpecial

Sludge

Poison-type move

Move #

124

Introduced

Generation I

Power

65

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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

-

401003011

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

Acid ArmorPoisonStatus

-

--407

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

Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical

-

70100207

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

Gastro AcidPoisonStatus

-

-1001016

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

Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical

-

12070536

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

Poison FangPoisonPhysical

-

501001513

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 JabPoisonPhysical
TM84
801002075

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

Poison PowderPoisonStatus

-

-753524

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

Poison StingPoisonPhysical

-

151003527

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

Poison TailPoisonPhysical

-

50100252

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

Sludge BombPoisonSpecial901001085

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

SmogPoisonSpecial

-

20702013

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

ToxicPoisonStatus-8510491

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

Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus

-

--2017

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

Dittobase

© 2026 dittobase.com. All rights reserved.

This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.