Toxic Spikes
Poison-type status move in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Flavor
StatusThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
 Forretress #94 |   | Start |
 Cloyster #172 |   | Start |
 Tentacool #164 | | 15 |
 Tentacruel #165 | | 15 |
 Qwilfish #163 | | 21 |
 Beedrill #29 | | 25 |
 Roselia #315 |  | 28 |
 Skorupi #451 | | 28 |
 Drapion #452 |  | 28 |
 Nidoran♀ #95 | | 31 |
 Nidoran♂ #98 | | 31 |
 Nidorina #96 | | 35 |
 Nidorino #99 | | 35 |
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
 Spinarak #32 | | Egg |
 Pineco #93 | | Egg |
 Venonat #109 | | Egg |
 Omanyte #225 |  | Egg |
StatusToxic Spikes
Poison-type move
Move #
390
Introduced
Generation IV
Power
-
Accuracy
-
PP
20
Priority
0
Machine
-
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | |  Special | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 11 | The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Acid Armor | | Status | - | - | - | 40 | 7 | The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Cross Poison | |  Physical | - | 70 | 100 | 20 | 7 | A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Gastro Acid | | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 16 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability. |
| Gunk Shot | | Physical | - | 120 | 70 | 5 | 36 | The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target. |
| Poison Fang | | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 15 | 13 | The user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned. |
| Poison Gas | | Status | - | - | 55 | 40 | 10 | A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the foe’s face. It may poison the target. |
| Poison Jab | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 75 | The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. | |
| Poison Powder | | Status | - | - | 75 | 35 | 24 | A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target. |
| Poison Sting | | Physical | - | 15 | 100 | 35 | 27 | The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target. |
| Poison Tail | | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 25 | 2 | An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe. |
| Sludge | | Special | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 9 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the foe. It may also poison the target. |
| Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 85 | The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. | |
| Smog | | Special | - | 20 | 70 | 20 | 13 | The foe is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target. |
| Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | 491 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
