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Acid in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Poison-type special move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move text

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat.

Move details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

40

Accuracy

100

PP

30

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Vileplume

#45

GrassPoison
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Vileplume

#45

GrassPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Vileplume

#45

GrassPoison
Gloom — level up; retain through evolution

Vileplume

#45

GrassPoison
Oddish — level up; retain through evolution

Smeargle

#70

Normal
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Smeargle

#70

Normal
Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move

Victreebel

#71

GrassPoison
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Victreebel

#71

GrassPoison
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Victreebel

#71

GrassPoison
Bellsprout — level up; retain through evolution

Victreebel

#71

GrassPoison
Weepinbell — level up; retain through evolution

Bellossom

#182

Grass
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Bellossom

#182

Grass
3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Bellossom

#182

Grass
Gloom — level up; retain through evolution

Bellossom

#182

Grass
Oddish — level up; retain through evolution

Shuckle

#213

BugRock
Egg

Cacnea

#331

Grass
Egg

Cacturne

#332

GrassDark
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Cacturne

#332

GrassDark
Cacnea — breeding; retain through evolution

Litwick

#607

GhostFire
Egg

Lampent

#608

GhostFire
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Lampent

#608

GhostFire
Litwick — breeding; retain through evolution

Chandelure

#609

GhostFire
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Chandelure

#609

GhostFire
Litwick — breeding; retain through evolution

Accelgor

#617

Bug
Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Accelgor

#617

Bug
Shelmet — level up; retain through evolution

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

The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Poison

-

--2035
Acid Downpour

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Poison

-

--10
Acid Downpour

Z-Move reference: requires the appropriate Z-Crystal and compatible base move; cannot be learned as an ordinary move. Generic Z-Move power depends on the base move. USUM Z-Rotom Power can permit another Z-Move in the same battle.

Poison

-

--10
Acid Spray

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Poison

-

401002032
Baneful Bunker

In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also poisons any attacker that makes direct contact.

Poison

-

--102
Belch

The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move.

Poison

-

120901049
Clear Smog

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

Poison

-

50-1543
Coil

The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.

Poison

-

--2017
Cross Poison

A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison

-

701002014
Gastro Acid

The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.

Poison

-

-1001049
Gunk Shot

The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.

Poison

-

12080587
Poison Fang

The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.

Poison

-

501001544
Poison Gas

A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those hit.

Poison

-

-904018
Poison Jab

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

Poison8010020186
Poison Powder

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.

Poison

-

-753560
Poison Sting

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

Poison

-

151003543
Poison Tail

The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison

-

501002523
Purify

The user heals the target’s status condition. If the move succeeds, it also restores the user’s own HP.

Poison

-

--202
Sludge

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

Poison

-

651002021
Sludge Bomb

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

Poison9010010185
Sludge Wave

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

Poison951001078
Smog

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.

Poison

-

30702031
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-90101022
Toxic Spikes

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.

Poison

-

--2044
Toxic Thread

The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target’s Speed stat.

Poison

-

-100203
Venom Drench

Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.

Poison

-

-1002042
Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

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