Stats and effect
Poison
Physical
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Priority
0
Effect
Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to poison the target.
Move mechanics
- Critical hit +1 stage(s) higher A normal move lands a critical hit about 1 time in 24; each stage noticeably raises that chance.
Move properties
- Contact — The user touches the target, so abilities such as Static and Rough Skin and items like Rocky Helmet activate.
Machines that teach this move
- TM73 Sword/Shield
Pokémon that learn this move (41)
page 1 of 2The tiles cover all games at once. “From Lv.” is the level from the latest game in which that species learns this move by level-up — hover over the number to see which game. No number means it never learns the move by level-up.
#015
Beedrill
#041
Zubat
from Lv. 25
#042
Golbat
from Lv. 25
#046
Paras
#047
Parasect
from Lv. 1
#068
Machamp
#072
Tentacool
#073
Tentacruel
#123
Scyther
#141
Kabutops
#151
Mew
#167
Spinarak
from Lv. 44
#168
Ariados
from Lv. 50
#169
Crobat
from Lv. 25
#207
Gligar
#212
Scizor
#254
Sceptile
#347
Anorith
#348
Armaldo
#416
Vespiquen
#451
Skorupi
from Lv. 18
#452
Drapion
from Lv. 18
#454
Toxicroak
#472
Gliscor
#545
Scolipede
#569
Garbodor
#595
Joltik
#596
Galvantula
#748
Toxapex
#754
Lurantis
#758
Salazzle
#793
Nihilego
#804
Naganadel
#862
Obstagoon
#890
Eternatus
from Lv. 32
#944
Shroodle