Pokedex

poisonstatusGeneration IV

Toxic Spikes

#390

Power

Accuracy

20

PP

+0

Priority

Opponents Field

Target

Effect %

Effect

Scatters poisoned spikes around the opposing field, which poison opposing Pokémon that enter the field. A second layer of these spikes may be laid down, in which case Pokémon will be badly poisoned instead. Pokémon immune to either Ground moves or being poisoned are immune to this effect. Pokémon otherwise immune to Ground moves are affected during Gravity. If a Poison Pokémon not immune to Ground moves enters a field covered with poisoned spikes, the spikes are removed. Rapid Spin will remove this effect from its user’s side of the field. Defog will remove this effect from its target’s side of the field. This move does not trigger Synchronize, unless the Pokémon with Synchronize was forced to enter the field by another effect such as Roar. Pokémon entering the field due to Baton Pass are not affected by this effect.

Short Description

Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.

Battle Data

Field Effect

Category

TM / HM

tr54

Sword Shield

TM91

Scarlet Violet

Contest

Type

Smart

In-Game Descriptions

Diamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold Soulsilver

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.

Black WhiteBlack 2 White 2

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent’s feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.

X YOmega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opposing team’s feet. They poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Sun MoonUltra Sun Ultra MoonLets Go Pikachu Lets Go EeveeSword ShieldLegends ArceusScarlet Violet

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.

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