Sludge Wave
Poison-type special move in Pokémon Sun & Moon.
SpecialMove text
The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
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Makes contact?
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 Smeargle #58 |  | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Smeargle #58 | | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
 Gastly #61 |  | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
 Haunter #62 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
 Gengar #63 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
 Gengar Mega #63 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
 Koffing #109 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
 Weezing #110 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 28 | The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat. |
| Acid Armor | |  Status | - | - | - | 20 | 35 | The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Acid Downpour | |  Physical | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. |
| Acid Downpour | | Special | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Only one Z-Move per Trainer per battle. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. |
| Acid Spray | | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 31 | The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Baneful Bunker | | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 2 | In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also poisons any attacker that makes direct contact. |
| Belch | | Special | - | 120 | 90 | 10 | 46 | The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move. |
| Clear Smog | | Special | - | 50 | - | 15 | 43 | The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal. |
| Coil | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 17 | The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy. |
| Cross Poison | | Physical | - | 70 | 100 | 20 | 14 | A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Gastro Acid | | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 47 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability. |
| Gunk Shot | | Physical | - | 120 | 80 | 5 | 84 | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. |
| Poison Fang | | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 15 | 44 | The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned. |
| Poison Gas | | Status | - | - | 90 | 40 | 18 | A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those hit. |
| Poison Jab | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | 182 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. | |
| Poison Powder | | Status | - | - | 75 | 35 | 60 | The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target. |
| Poison Sting | | Physical | - | 15 | 100 | 35 | 43 | The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target. |
| Poison Tail | | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 25 | 23 | The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Purify | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 2 | The user heals the target’s status condition. If the move succeeds, it also restores the user’s own HP. |
| Sludge | | Special | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 21 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 183 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. | |
| Smog | | Special | - | 30 | 70 | 20 | 31 | The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target. |
| Toxic | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | 1006 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | |
| Toxic Spikes | | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 43 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Toxic Thread | | Status | - | - | 100 | 20 | 3 | The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target’s Speed stat. |
| Venom Drench | | Status | - | - | 100 | 20 | 37 | Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target. |
| Venoshock | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | 103 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
