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Tar Shot

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Tar Shot in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Rock-type status move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Move text

The user pours sticky tar over the target, lowering the target’s Speed stat. The target becomes weaker to Fire-type moves.

Move details

Introduced

Generation VIII

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Coalossal

Galar #163

RockFire
Evo., Start

Coalossal Gigantamax

Galar #163

RockFire
Evo., Start

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Power Gem

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Rock Blast

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Rock Polish

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Rock Throw

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Rock Tomb

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Rock Wrecker

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Sandstorm

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Smack Down

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Rock

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Stealth Rock

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Stone Edge

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Wide Guard

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-

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