Needle Arm
Grass-type physical move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move text
The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch.
Details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Learners
![]() Cacnea #331 | ![]() | 16 |
![]() Cacturne #332 | ![]() ![]() | 16 |
![]() Maractus #556 | ![]() | 22 |
![]() Quilladin #651 | ![]() | Evo., Start |
![]() Chesnaught #652 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
Learners
![]() Smeargle #70 | ![]() | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
![]() Smeargle #70 | ![]() | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absorb | ![]() | Special | - | 20 | 100 | 25 | 72 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Aromatherapy | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 5 | 85 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status conditions affecting the user’s party. |
| Bloom Doom | ![]() | Physical | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 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. |
| Bloom Doom | ![]() | Special | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 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. |
| Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | - | 25 | 100 | 30 | 89 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. |
| Cotton Guard | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 27 | The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat. |
| Cotton Spore | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 40 | 18 | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stat. |
| Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 285 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | |
| Forest’s Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 20 | 3 | The user puts a forest curse on the target. The target is now Grass type as well. |
| Frenzy Plant | ![]() | Special | - | 150 | 90 | 5 | 10 | The user slams the target with an enormous tree. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | - | 75 | 100 | 10 | 257 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | 371 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. | |
| Grass Pledge | ![]() | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 10 | 44 | A column of grass hits the target. When used with its water equivalent, its power increases and a vast swamp appears. |
| Grass Whistle | ![]() | Status | - | - | 55 | 15 | 49 | The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep. |
| Grassy Terrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 65 | The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass type-moves. |
| Horn Leech | ![]() | Physical | - | 75 | 100 | 10 | 12 | The user drains the target’s energy with its horns. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Ingrain | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 51 | The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it’s rooted, it can’t switch out. |
| Leaf Blade | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 15 | 27 | The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and attacks by cutting its target. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Leaf Storm | ![]() | Special | - | 130 | 90 | 5 | 46 | The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Leaf Tornado | ![]() | Special | - | 65 | 90 | 10 | 8 | The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| Leafage | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 40 | 8 | The user attacks by pelting the target with leaves. |
| Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | - | 90 | 10 | 90 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| Magical Leaf | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | - | 20 | 74 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses. |
| Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | - | 40 | 100 | 15 | 81 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Petal Blizzard | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 100 | 15 | 34 | The user stirs up a violent petal blizzard and attacks everything around it. |
| Petal Dance | ![]() | Special | - | 120 | 100 | 10 | 34 | The user attacks the target by scattering petals for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Power Whip | ![]() | Physical | - | 120 | 85 | 10 | 20 | The user violently whirls its vines, tentacles, or the like to harshly lash the target. |
| Razor Leaf | ![]() | Physical | - | 55 | 95 | 25 | 79 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 170 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| Seed Flare | ![]() | Special | - | 120 | 85 | 5 | 3 | The user emits a shock wave from its body to attack its target. This may also harshly lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Sleep Powder | ![]() | Status | - | - | 75 | 15 | 51 | The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target. |
| Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | 377 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. | |
| Solar Blade | ![]() | Physical | - | 125 | 100 | 10 | 3 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light and fills a blade with the light’s energy, attacking the target on the next turn. |
| Spiky Shield | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 8 | In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also damages any attacker who makes direct contact. |
| Spore | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 9 | The user scatters bursts of spores that induce sleep. |
| Strength Sap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 13 | The user restores its HP by the same amount as the target’s Attack stat. It also lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| Stun Spore | ![]() | Status | - | - | 75 | 30 | 62 | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
| Synthesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 5 | 129 | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. |
| Trop Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 70 | 100 | 15 | 2 | The user lands an intense kick of tropical origins on the target. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat. |
| Vine Whip | ![]() | Physical | - | 45 | 100 | 25 | 41 | The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage. |
| Wood Hammer | ![]() | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 15 | 20 | The user slams its rugged body into the target to attack. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Worry Seed | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 135 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia. |
































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