Poison Sting in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Poison-type physical move in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move text
The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Move details
Introduced
Power
Accuracy
PP
Priority
Makes contact?
Machine
Learners
 Weedle #13 |   | Start |
 Spinarak #22 | | Start |
 Ariados #23 | | Start |
 Nidoran♀ #29 | | 13 |
 Nidorina #30 | | 13 |
 Nidoqueen #31 |  | Start |
 Nidoran♂ #32 | | 13 |
 Nidorino #33 | | 13 |
 Nidoking #34 | | Start |
 Ekans #61 | | 4 |
 Arbok #62 | | Start, 4 |
 Tentacool #129 |  | Start |
 Tentacruel #130 | | Start |
 Mareanie #136 | | Start |
 Toxapex #137 | | Start |
 Gligar #207 |  | Start |
 Qwilfish #211 | | Start |
 Wurmple #265 | | 5 |
 Roselia #315 |  | 7 |
 Sandshrew #328 | | 5 |
 Sandslash #329 | | Start, 5 |
 Cacnea #331 | | Start |
 Cacturne #332 |  | Start |
 Roserade #407 | | Start |
 Vespiquen #416 | | Start |
 Skorupi #451 | | Start |
 Drapion #452 | | Start |
 Croagunk #453 |  | 8 |
 Toxicroak #454 | | Start, 8 |
 Venipede #543 | | 5 |
 Whirlipede #544 | | Start, 5 |
 Scolipede #545 | | Start, 5 |
Learners
 Kakuna #14 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Kakuna #14 | | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
Kakuna #14 | | Weedle — level up; retain through evolution |
 Beedrill #15 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Beedrill #15 | | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
Beedrill #15 | | Weedle — level up; retain through evolution |
 Beedrill Mega #15 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Beedrill Mega #15 | | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
Beedrill Mega #15 | | Weedle — level up; retain through evolution |
 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 |
 Silcoon #266 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Silcoon #266 | | Wurmple — level up; retain through evolution |
 Beautifly #267 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Beautifly #267 | | Wurmple — level up; retain through evolution |
 Cascoon #268 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Cascoon #268 | | Wurmple — level up; retain through evolution |
 Dustox #269 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Dustox #269 | | Wurmple — level up; retain through evolution |
 Gliscor #472 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Gliscor #472 | | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available |
Gliscor #472 | | Gligar — level up; retain through evolution |
 Joltik #595 |  | Egg |
 Galvantula #596 | | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable |
Galvantula #596 | | Joltik — breeding; retain through evolution |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat. | |  | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 30 |
| Acid Armor The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat. | |  | - | - | - | 20 | 35 |
| 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. | |  | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| 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. | | | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
| Acid Spray The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat. | | | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 32 |
| Baneful Bunker In addition to protecting the user from attacks, this move also poisons any attacker that makes direct contact. | | | - | - | - | 10 | 2 |
| Belch The user lets out a damaging belch at the target. The user must eat a held Berry to use this move. | | | - | 120 | 90 | 10 | 49 |
| Clear Smog The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal. | | | - | 50 | - | 15 | 43 |
| Coil The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy. | | | - | - | - | 20 | 17 |
| Cross Poison A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. | | | - | 70 | 100 | 20 | 14 |
| Gastro Acid The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability. | | | - | - | 100 | 10 | 49 |
| Gunk Shot The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. | | | - | 120 | 80 | 5 | 87 |
| Poison Fang The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned. | | | - | 50 | 100 | 15 | 44 |
| Poison Gas A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those hit. | | | - | - | 90 | 40 | 18 |
| Poison Jab The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. | | | 80 | 100 | 20 | 186 | |
| Poison Powder The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target. | | | - | - | 75 | 35 | 60 |
| Poison Tail The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily. | | | - | 50 | 100 | 25 | 23 |
| Purify The user heals the target’s status condition. If the move succeeds, it also restores the user’s own HP. | | | - | - | - | 20 | 2 |
| Sludge Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. | | | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 21 |
| Sludge Bomb Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. | | | 90 | 100 | 10 | 185 | |
| Sludge Wave The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit. | | | 95 | 100 | 10 | 78 | |
| Smog The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target. | | | - | 30 | 70 | 20 | 31 |
| Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | | | - | 90 | 10 | 1022 | |
| 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. | | | - | - | - | 20 | 44 |
| Toxic Thread The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target’s Speed stat. | | | - | - | 100 | 20 | 3 |
| Venom Drench Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target. | | | - | - | 100 | 20 | 42 |
| Venoshock The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. | | | 65 | 100 | 10 | 105 |
