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| As of Generation VI, there are 59 Poison-type Pokémon or 8% of all Pokémon (counting [[Form differences|forms]] and [[Mega Evolution]]s that change typing as different Pokémon), making it the 9th most common type, below {{t|Fire}}. | | As of Generation VI, there are 59 Poison-type Pokémon or 8% of all Pokémon (counting [[Form differences|forms]] and [[Mega Evolution]]s that change typing as different Pokémon), making it the 9th rarest type, below {{t|Fire}}. |
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| ===Pure Poison-type Pokémon=== | | ===Pure Poison-type Pokémon=== |
Revision as of 01:21, 3 December 2014
The Poison type (Japanese: どくタイプ Poison type) is one of the eighteen types. Notable Trainers who specialize in Poison-type Pokémon include Koga and Janine of Fuchsia City, who are both related, and Roxie of Virbank City. Some villainous teams, such as Team Rocket, also frequently use Poison-type Pokémon. Prior to changes in Generation IV, all Poison-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
Statistical averages
Overall
Fully evolved
Battle properties
Generation I
Poison-type Pokémon are immune to the poisoned and badly poisoned conditions.
Offensive
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Defensive
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Power
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Types
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Power
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Types
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2×
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½×
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½×
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2×
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0×
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None
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0×
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None
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Generations II to V
In Generation II only, Poison-type Pokémon can be poisoned by the Bug move Twineedle.
Starting in Generation IV, a grounded Poison-type Pokémon will now remove Toxic Spikes on its side when it switches in.
Offensive
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Defensive
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Power
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Types
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Power
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2×
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½×
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½×
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2×
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0×
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0×
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None
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Generation VI onwards
Offensive
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Defensive
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Power
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Types
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Types
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2×
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½×
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½×
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2×
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0×
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0×
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None
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Characteristics
Defense
When used defensively, the Poison type is considered one of the best in the game. This is because of its ability to block or cause status conditions and resist common moves. Its obvious weakness, Earthquake, can be mitigated by the variety of dual-type Grass and Bug/Poison Pokémon, as well as the Zubat family's Flying type and the Gastly and Koffing families' Levitate. Additionally, the Poison type resists itself, Bug, Fighting, Grass, and Fairy, giving it resistances to common moves such as X-Scissor, Close Combat and Grass Knot. Moreover, Poison types tend to hold potent status and support moves, such as Toxic Spikes, and Toxic. Immune to Poison and Toxic Spikes themselves, they have an opportunity to absorb status effects as well. Koga's words of "confusion, sleep, poison" describe the Poison type quite well.
Offense
Offensively, Poison-type moves are mixed to weak. Its first strength, which is against the Grass type, is largely mitigated by the variety of Grass/Poison Pokémon as well as Torterra's Ground, Lileep and Cradily's Rock, and especially Ferroseed and Ferrothorn's Steel. Ice, Fire, Flying, and even Bug (to some extent) are much more useful in countering the Grass type. Poison moves are not very effective on Poison, Rock, Ghost, or Ground, and are completely ineffective against Steel. Hence, resistances to the Poison type are far more common than weaknesses to it. Moreover, Poison moves are statistically poor, with most doing no more than 65 base power in damage. Poison types' stats on average range from mediocre to poor. Poison-type moves are really only useful with STAB or when inflicting normal or bad poison on opponents. However, Poison is only one of two types super-effective against Fairy (the other being Steel), giving it an important niche in the game.
Contest properties
In Contests, Poison-type moves typically become Smart moves. None of them are considered Cute.
Pokémon
As of Generation VI, there are 59 Poison-type Pokémon or 8% of all Pokémon (counting forms and Mega Evolutions that change typing as different Pokémon), making it the 9th rarest type, below Fire.
Pure Poison-type Pokémon
Half Poison-type Pokémon
Primary Poison-type Pokémon
Secondary Poison-type Pokémon
Moves
Gen
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Move
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Category
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Contest
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Power
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Accuracy
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PP
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Target
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Description
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I
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Acid
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Special
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Smart
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04040
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100100%
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3030 (max 48)
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The opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets' Sp.Def stats.
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I
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Acid Armor
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Status
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Tough
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000—
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000—%
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2020 (max 32)
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The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
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V
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Acid Spray
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Special
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04040
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100100%
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2020 (max 32)
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The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target's Sp. Def stat.
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VI
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Belch
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Special
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120120
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09090%
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1010 (max 16)
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The user lets out a damaging belch on the target. The user must eat a Berry to use this move.
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V
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Clear Smog
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Special
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05050
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000—%
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1515 (max 24)
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The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.
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V
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Coil
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Status
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000—
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000—%
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2020 (max 32)
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The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.
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IV
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Cross Poison
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Physical
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Cool
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07070
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100100%
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2020 (max 32)
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A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily.
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IV
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Gastro Acid
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Status
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Beauty
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000—
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100100%
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1010 (max 16)
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The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.
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IV
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Gunk Shot
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Physical
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Cool
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120120
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08080%
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055 (max 8)
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The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. It may also poison the target.
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III
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Poison Fang
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Physical
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Smart
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05050
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100100%
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1515 (max 24)
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The user bites the target with toxic fangs. It may also leave the target badly poisoned.
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I
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Poison Gas
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Status
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Smart
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000—
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09090%
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4040 (max 64)
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A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon. It may poison those hit.
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IV
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Poison Jab
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Physical
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Smart
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08080
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100100%
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2020 (max 32)
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The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm seeped with poison. It may also poison the target.
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I
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Poison Powder
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Status
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Smart
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000—
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07575%
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3535 (max 56)
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The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.
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I
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Poison Sting
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Physical
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Smart
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01515
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100100%
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3535 (max 56)
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The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
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III
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Poison Tail
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Physical
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Smart
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05050
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100100%
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2525 (max 40)
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The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
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I
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Sludge
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Special
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Tough
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06565
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100100%
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2020 (max 32)
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Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.
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II
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Sludge Bomb
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Special
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Tough
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09090
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100100%
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1010 (max 16)
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Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.
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V
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Sludge Wave
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Special
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09595
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100100%
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1010 (max 16)
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It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.
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I
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Smog
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Special
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Tough
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03030
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07070%
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2020 (max 32)
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The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.
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I
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Toxic
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Status
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Smart
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000—
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09090%
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1010 (max 16)
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A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
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IV
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Toxic Spikes
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Status
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Smart
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000—
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000—%
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2020 (max 32)
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The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent's feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.
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VI
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Venom Drench
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Status
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000—
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000—%
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2020 (max 32)
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Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
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V
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Venoshock
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Special
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06565
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100100%
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1010 (max 16)
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The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
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All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.
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Abilities
Interacting with Poison-type
User of Color Change will be changed into Poison-type after it is hit with a Poison-type move. Protean will change its user into Poison-type when it uses a Poison-type move. When a Pokémon with Multitype holds a Toxic Plate, it will become a Poison-type Pokémon. When a Pokémon with Imposter is sent out and its opposite opponent is Poison-type, it will transform into that Pokémon and turn into Poison-type.
Finally, Poison-type Pokémon are immune to Poison Point and Poison Touch. Synchronize and Effect Spore cannot inflict poisoning status condition on Poison-type Pokémon.
Exclusive Abilities
Only Poison-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.
Gen
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Ability
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Description
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III
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Liquid Ooze
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Damages attackers using any draining move.
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III
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Stench
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The stench may cause the target to flinch. It can also repel wild Pokémon if the user is leading the party.
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All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
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Trivia
- Generation I introduced the most Poison-type Pokémon of any generation, with 33, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Poison-type Pokémon, with two.
- More than half of the Pokémon who currently have the Poison-type were introduced in Generation I.
- Poison was also the most common type in Generation I, with 22% of Pokémon having the Poison type.
- Generation I introduced the most Poison-type moves of any generation, with eight, and Generation II introduced the fewest Poison-type moves, with only one.
- With the exception of Arceus holding a Toxic Plate, there is no Poison-type Legendary Pokémon. This makes it the only type without any persistent Legendary Pokémon.
- Only a few Poison-type moves do not have a chance to poison their target (under normal battle conditions).
- In Generation I, the Poison type is super effective against Bug-type Pokémon, while the Bug type is super effective against Poison-type Pokémon. This trait has never been shared with any other type match-up and is likewise no longer true.
- The Poison type is the only one of the original 15 types not mentioned in the song 2.B.A. Master. Instead, the "Flame type" (which doesn't exist) is mentioned.
- A Pokémon of every type except Poison was added to the Sinnoh Pokédex in Pokémon Platinum.
- Only odd numbered generations have introduced pure Poison-type Pokémon.
- Also, every such generation has a two stage family of blob-shaped, pure Poison-type Pokémon: Grimer and Muk in Generation I, Gulpin and Swalot in Generation III, and Trubbish and Garbodor in Generation V.
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