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Sludge Bomb

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Sludge Bomb

Poison-type special move in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Move text

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target to deal damage. This may also poison the target.

Details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

10
Agile and Strong styles require mastery. Action modifiers contribute to turn order; they do not guarantee an extra turn.
StylePowerAccuracyPP useSelf action modifierTarget action modifier
Normal80100100
Agile6010020+3
Strong1001002+50

Styled moves generally spend 2 PP but can be selected with 1 PP remaining. Mastery availability can differ by Pokémon; see its learnset.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Tangrowth

#96

Grass
52

Dustox

#22

BugPoison
Move Tutor

Zubat

#34

PoisonFlying
Move Tutor

Golbat

#35

PoisonFlying
Move Tutor

Crobat

#36

PoisonFlying
Move Tutor

Paras

#53

BugGrass
Move Tutor

Parasect

#54

BugGrass
Move Tutor

Vespiquen

#71

BugFlying
Move Tutor

Gastrodon

#83

WaterGround
Move Tutor

Gastrodon East Sea

#83

WaterGround
Move Tutor

Hisuian Qwilfish

#84

DarkPoison
Move Tutor

Overqwil

#85

DarkPoison
Move Tutor

Budew

#89

GrassPoison
Move Tutor

Roselia

#90

GrassPoison
Move Tutor

Roserade

#91

GrassPoison
Move Tutor

Carnivine

#92

Grass
Move Tutor

Tangela

#95

Grass
Move Tutor

Tangrowth

#96

Grass
Move Tutor

Croagunk

#99

PoisonFighting
Move Tutor

Toxicroak

#100

PoisonFighting
Move Tutor

Stunky

#110

PoisonDark
Move Tutor

Skuntank

#111

PoisonDark
Move Tutor

Goomy

#115

Dragon
Move Tutor

Hisuian Sliggoo

#116

SteelDragon
Move Tutor

Hisuian Goodra

#117

SteelDragon
Move Tutor

Gastly

#136

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Haunter

#137

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Gengar

#138

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Octillery

#147

Water
Move Tutor

Skorupi

#148

PoisonBug
Move Tutor

Drapion

#149

PoisonDark
Move Tutor

Tentacool

#170

WaterPoison
Move Tutor

Tentacruel

#171

WaterPoison
Move Tutor

Gligar

#185

GroundFlying
Move Tutor

Gliscor

#186

GroundFlying
Move Tutor

Hisuian Zorua

#219

NormalGhost
Move Tutor

Hisuian Zoroark

#220

NormalGhost
Move Tutor

Incarnate Tornadus

#231

Flying
Move Tutor

Tornadus Therian Forme

#231

Flying
Move Tutor

Incarnate Thundurus

#232

ElectricFlying
Move Tutor

Thundurus Therian Forme

#232

ElectricFlying
Move Tutor

Incarnate Landorus

#233

GroundFlying
Move Tutor

Landorus Therian Forme

#233

GroundFlying
Move Tutor

Incarnate Enamorus

#234

FairyFlying
Move Tutor

Therian Enamorus

#234

FairyFlying
Move Tutor

Arceus

#238

Normal
Move Tutor

Arceus Bug

#238

Bug
Move Tutor

Arceus Dark

#238

Dark
Move Tutor

Arceus Dragon

#238

Dragon
Move Tutor

Arceus Electric

#238

Electric
Move Tutor

Arceus Fairy

#238

Fairy
Move Tutor

Arceus Fighting

#238

Fighting
Move Tutor

Arceus Fire

#238

Fire
Move Tutor

Arceus Flying

#238

Flying
Move Tutor

Arceus Ghost

#238

Ghost
Move Tutor

Arceus Grass

#238

Grass
Move Tutor

Arceus Ground

#238

Ground
Move Tutor

Arceus Ice

#238

Ice
Move Tutor

Arceus Poison

#238

Poison
Move Tutor

Arceus Psychic

#238

Psychic
Move Tutor

Arceus Rock

#238

Rock
Move Tutor

Arceus Steel

#238

Steel
Move Tutor

Arceus Water

#238

Water
Move Tutor

Darkrai

#242

Dark
Move Tutor

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Acid Armor

The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, raising its defensive stats.

Poison--207
Acid Spray

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Poison401002010
Barb Barrage

The user launches countless toxic barbs to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. This move’s power is doubled if the target has a status condition.

Poison60100152
Cross Poison

A slashing attack with a toxic blade that may also poison the target. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Poison70100155
Dire Claw

The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws, aiming to land a critical hit. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or drowsy.

Poison60100151
Poison Gas

The user sprays a cloud of toxic gas that poisons the target.

Poison-90208
Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison801001057
Poison Powder

The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.

Poison-802010
Poison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison301002018
Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid to inflict damage. This move’s power is doubled if the target has a status condition.

Poison651001516

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