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Toxic Spikes

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Toxic Spikes in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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

Move text

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.

Move details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

20

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.

Spinarak

#22

BugPoison
Egg

Ariados

#23

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

Ariados

#23

BugPoison
Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution

Nidoqueen

#31

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

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Nidoran F — level up; retain through evolution

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
Nidorina — level up; retain through evolution

Nidoking

#34

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

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Nidoran M — level up; retain through evolution

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
Nidorino — level up; retain through evolution

Venonat

#48

BugPoison
Egg

Venomoth

#49

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

Venomoth

#49

BugPoison
Venonat — breeding; 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

Koffing

#109

Poison
Egg

Weezing

#110

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

Weezing

#110

Poison
Koffing — breeding; retain through evolution

Omanyte

#227

RockWater
Egg

Omastar

#228

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

Omastar

#228

RockWater
Omanyte — breeding; retain through evolution

Pineco

#268

Bug
Egg

Skrelp

#347

PoisonWater
Egg

Dragalge

#348

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

Dragalge

#348

PoisonDragon
Skrelp — breeding; retain through evolution

Roserade

#407

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

Roserade

#407

GrassPoison
Roselia — level up; retain through evolution

Venipede

#543

BugPoison
Egg

Whirlipede

#544

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

Whirlipede

#544

BugPoison
Venipede — breeding; retain through evolution

Scolipede

#545

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

Scolipede

#545

BugPoison
Venipede — breeding; retain through evolution

Yamask

#562

Ghost
Egg

Cofagrigus

#563

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

Cofagrigus

#563

Ghost
Yamask — breeding; retain through evolution

Shelmet

#616

Bug
Egg

Accelgor

#617

Bug
Shelmet — breeding; retain through evolution

Froakie

#656

Water
Egg

Frogadier

#657

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

Frogadier

#657

Water
Froakie — breeding; retain through evolution

Greninja

#658

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

Greninja

#658

WaterDark
Froakie — breeding; retain through evolution

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

Poison

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Acid Armor

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

Poison

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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

-

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Baneful Bunker

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

Poison

-

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Belch

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

Poison

-

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Clear Smog

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

Poison

-

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Coil

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

Poison

-

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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

-

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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.

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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.

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Sludge Wave

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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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 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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