Spikes

Ground-type physical move in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Physical

Move text

The user lays a trap of spikes at the target's feet. The spikes left behind by this attack continue to damage the target for several turns.

Introduced

Generation II

Power

Accuracy

100

Agile and Strong styles require mastery. Action modifiers contribute to turn order; they do not guarantee an extra turn.

Style	Power	Accuracy	PP use	Self action modifier	Target action modifier
Normal	40	100	1	0	0
Agile	30	100	2	0	+3
Strong	50	100	2	+5	0

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.


Hisuian Qwilfish #84		5
Overqwil #85		5

Other moves that share this move type.

Move	Power	Acc.	PP	Pokémon
Bulldoze The user tramples its target into the ground, dealing damage. This also lowers the target’s action speed.	60	100	20	105
Earth Power The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's defensive stats.	80	100	10	73
Headlong Rush The user smashes into the target in a full-body tackle. This also lowers the user’s defensive stats.	100	100	5	2
High Horsepower The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.	85	95	10	22
Mud Bomb The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to inflict damage. Incoming moves also become more likely to miss.	65	85	15	14
Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage. Incoming moves also become more likely to miss.	30	100	20	9
Sandsear Storm The user attacks by wrapping the target in fierce winds and searingly hot sand. This also leaves the target with a burn.	95	80	5	2