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scdesc=Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn. |
scdesc=Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn. |
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==Effect==
==Effect==
Toxic Spikes sets an [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazard]] around the target Pokémon. One layer of Toxic Spikes causes opposing Pokémon to acquire the {{status|Poison}} status ailment upon switching in, while two layers causes opposing Pokémon to become {{status|Poison|badly poisoned}}. More than two layers has no effect; the incoming Pokémon receives the same bad poisoning.
===Generation IV===
Toxic Spikes sets an [[List of moves that cause entry hazards|entry hazard]] around the target Pokémon. One layer of Toxic Spikes causes opposing Pokémon to acquire the {{status|Poison}} status ailment upon switching in, while two or more layers causes opposing Pokémon to become {{status|Poison|badly poisoned}}.


Toxic Spikes has no effect against {{type|Flying}}, {{type|Poison}}, {{type|Steel}} Pokémon or Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Immunity}}, {{a|Levitate}}, or {{a|Magic Guard}}, or Pokémon holding an [[Air Balloon]]. If a Poison-type Pokémon that is not also a Flying-type or have the Ability Levitate or holding an Air Balloon is switched in, it will absorb Toxic Spikes and the effect of Toxic Spikes will end. Also, if a Poison-type Pokémon holding the item [[Iron Ball]] or switching in while {{m|Gravity}} is in effect that is also a Flying-type or has the Ability Levitate is switched in, it will absorb Toxic Spikes. However, Flying, Levitating, and Air Balloon Pokémon are affected under {{m|Gravity}}, while holding [[Iron Ball]], or if {{m|Baton Pass}}ed and {{m|Ingrain}}. The moves {{m|Rapid Spin}} and {{m|Defog}} remove the effect of Toxic Spikes; Rapid Spin removes Toxic Spikes set around the Rapid Spinner while Defog removes Toxic Spikes set around the target of Defog. Toxic Spikes does not activate the Ability {{a|Synchronize}} unless a Pokémon on the field directly causes Synchronizing Pokémon to switch in, such as by using the moves {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Whirlwind}}.
Toxic Spikes has no effect against {{type|Flying}}, {{type|Poison}}, or {{type|Steel}} Pokémon or Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Immunity}}, {{a|Levitate}}, {{a|Leaf Guard}} (during intense sunlight) or {{a|Magic Guard}}. However, a Flying or Levitating Pokémon will be affected if it is switched in while holding an [[Iron Ball]], while {{m|Gravity}} is in effect or if {{m|Baton Pass}}ed an {{m|Ingrain}}. If a Poison-type Pokémon that is not also a Flying-type or has the Ability Levitate is switched in, it will absorb Toxic Spikes and the effect of Toxic Spikes will end. Also, if a Poison-type Pokémon that is also a Flying-type or has the Ability Levitate is switched in holding the item Iron Ball or while Gravity is in effect, it will absorb Toxic Spikes. The moves {{m|Rapid Spin}} and {{m|Defog}} remove the effect of Toxic Spikes; Rapid Spin removes Toxic Spikes set around the Rapid Spinner while Defog removes Toxic Spikes set around the target of Defog.
 
Toxic Spikes does not activate the Ability {{a|Synchronize}} unless a Pokémon on the field directly causes Synchronizing Pokémon to switch in, such as by using the moves {{m|Roar}} or {{m|Whirlwind}}.


===Generation V===
===Generation V===
Toxic Spikes can now be reflected with {{m|Magic Coat}}. Magic Guard will not prevent poisoning status but will prevent poison damage.
If a Pokémon is holding an [[Air Balloon]], it will not be affected by Toxic Spikes, unless Gravity is in effect. A Poison type Pokémon holding an Air Balloon will not absorb Toxic Spikes, unless Gravity is in effect.
 
Toxic Spikes can now be reflected with {{m|Magic Coat}}. {{a|Magic Guard}} will not prevent poisoning status but will prevent poison damage.


===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===
===Generation VII===
Toxic Spikes creates a [[dungeon tiles|Toxic Spikes trap]] underneath the user. Any Pokémon that steps on a Toxic Spikes will be poisoned. The trap is hidden to the user that used the move until a foe Pokémon activates it and has no effect on the user or allies; but if a foe Pokémon uses this move, it will be completely visible to the player so that the player can avoid it at any time. However, Toxic Spikes tile cannot be layed under one-tile ways and the entrance of a room.
If powered up by a {{DL|Z-Crystal|Poisonium Z}} into Z-Toxic Spikes, the user's {{stat|Defense}} stat raises one stage.


==Description==
==Description==
{{movedesc|Poison}}
{{movedesc|Poison}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent's feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent's feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.}}
{{movedescentry|PMD{{color2|{{md time color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|T}}{{color2|{{md darkness color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|D}}{{color2|{{md sky color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|S}}|Turns the user's tile into a Toxic Spikes trap. A Toxic Spikes trap inflicts damage on enemies that step on it and may also inflict them with a Poisoned status.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opposing team's feet. They poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|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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==Learnset==
==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Poison|4}}
{{Movehead/Level|Poison|4}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|015|Beedrill|2|Bug|Poison|25|25|}}
{{Moveentry/4|015|Beedrill|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|25|25|25|29}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|029|Nidoran♀|1|Poison|Poison|31|31|}}
{{Moveentry/4|029|Nidoran♀|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|31|31|31|31}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|030|Nidorina|1|Poison|Poison|35|35|}}
{{Moveentry/4|030|Nidorina|type=Poison|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered|35|35|35|35}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|032|Nidoran♂|1|Poison|Poison|31|31|}}
{{Moveentry/4|032|Nidoran♂|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|31|31|31|31}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|033|Nidorino|1|Poison|Poison|35|35|}}
{{Moveentry/4|033|Nidorino|type=Poison|2|Monster|Field|35|35|35|35}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|072|Tentacool|2|Water|Poison|15|15|}}
{{Moveentry/4|072|Tentacool|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3|15|15|15{{sup/6|XY}}<br>13{{sup/6|ORAS}}|13}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|073|Tentacruel|2|Water|Poison|15|15|}}
{{Moveentry/4|073|Tentacruel|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 3|Water 3|15|15|15{{sup/6|XY}}<br>13{{sup/6|ORAS}}|13}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|091|Cloyster|2|Water|Ice|--|--|}}
{{Moveentry/4|091|Cloyster|type=Water|type2=Ice|1|Water 3|Water 3|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|205|Forretress|2|Bug|Steel|--|--|}}
{{Moveentry/4|205|Forretress|type=Bug|type2=Steel|1|Bug|Bug|1|1|1|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|211|Qwilfish|2|Water|Poison|21|21|}}
{{Moveentry/4|211|Qwilfish|type=Water|type2=Poison|1|Water 2|Water 2|21|21|21|21}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|315|Roselia|2|Grass|Poison|28|28|}}
{{Moveentry/4|315|Roselia|type=Grass|type2=Poison|2|Fairy|Grass|28|28|28|28}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|451|Skorupi|2|Poison|Bug|34|28|B2W2=34||PtHGSS=28}}
{{Moveentry/4|451|Skorupi|type=Poison|type2=Bug|2|Bug|Water 3|34{{sup/4|DP}}<br>28{{sup/4|PtHGSS}}|28{{sup/5|BW}}<br>34{{sup/5|B2W2}}|34|34}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|452|Drapion|2|Poison|Dark|34|28|B2W2=34||PtHGSS=28}}
{{Moveentry/4|452|Drapion|type=Poison|type2=Dark|2|Bug|Water 3|34{{sup/4|DP}}<br>28{{sup/4|PtHGSS}}|28{{sup/5|BW}}<br>34{{sup/5|B2W2}}|34|34}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|568|Trubbish|1|Poison|Poison|no|7|}}
{{Moveentry/4|568|Trubbish|type=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||7|7|7}}
{{Moveentry/Level4|569|Garbodor|1|Poison|Poison|no|--, 7|}}
{{Moveentry/4|569|Garbodor|type=Poison|1|Mineral|Mineral||1, 7|1, 7|1, 7}}
{{Movefooter|Poison|4}}
{{Moveentry/4|747|Mareanie|type=Poison|type2=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1||||13}}
{{Moveentry/4|748|Toxapex|type=Poison|type2=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1||||1, 13}}
{{Moveentry/4|793|Nihilego|type=Rock|type2=Poison|1|Undiscovered|Undiscovered||||29}}
{{Movefoot|Poison|4}}


===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Poison|4}}
{{Movehead/Breed|Poison|4}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|048|Venonat|2|Bug|Poison|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|}}
{{Moveentry/4|048|Venonat|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|138|Omanyte|2|Rock|Water|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|}}
{{Moveentry/4|109|Koffing|type=Poison|1|Amorphous|Amorphous|||||note=Chain breed}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|167|Spinarak|2|Bug|Poison|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|}}
{{Moveentry/4|138|Omanyte|type=Rock|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Water 3||||}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|204|Pineco|1|Bug|Bug|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|}}
{{Moveentry/4|167|Spinarak|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||}}
{{Moveentry/Breed4|543|Venipede|2|Bug|Poison|no|{{MSP|015|Beedrill}}{{MSP|205|Forretress}}{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|}}
{{Moveentry/4|204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug||||}}
{{Movefooter|Poison|4}}
{{Moveentry/4|543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug||||}}
{{Moveentry/4|562|Yamask|type=Ghost|2|Mineral|Amorphous||||}}
{{Moveentry/4|656|Froakie|type=Water|1|Water 1|Water 1|||||note=Chain breed}}
{{Moveentry/4|690|Skrelp|type=Poison|type2=Water|2|Water 1|Dragon|||||note=Chain breed}}
{{Movefoot|Poison|4}}


===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
===Special move===
====[[Generation V]]====
====[[Generation V]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Poison}}
{{Movehead/Special|Poison}}
{{Moveentryspecial|204|Pineco|1|Bug|Bug|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Dream Park}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|204|Pineco|type=Bug|1|Bug|Bug|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Dream Park}}}}
{{Moveentryspecial|545|Scolipede|2|Bug|Poison|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}}}
{{Moveentry/1|545|Scolipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Pleasant Forest}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}
{{Movefoot|Poison|1}}
 
====[[Generation VII]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Poison}}
{{Moveentry/1|543|Venipede|type=Bug|type2=Poison|1|Bug|Bug|[[Island Scan]] - {{rt|4|Alola}}}}
{{Movefoot|Poison|1}}
 
==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Toxic Spikes creates a [[dungeon tile|Toxic Spikes trap]] underneath the user. Any Pokémon that steps on a Toxic Spikes will be poisoned and take 10 damage. The trap is hidden to the user that used the move until a foe Pokémon activates it and has no effect on the user or allies; but if a foe Pokémon uses this move, it will be completely visible to the player so that the player can avoid it at any time. However, Toxic Spikes tile cannot be layed under one-tile ways and the entrance of a room.
 
===Description===
{{movedesc|Poison}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|TDS}}|Turns the user's tile into a Toxic Spikes trap. A Toxic Spikes trap inflicts damage on enemies that step on it and may also inflict them with a Poisoned status.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=poison|exp=yes|gen=An orb is launched into the air. The orb then divides into multiple spikes that hit the floor. Anyone who touches the floor is poisoned.|image1=Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes field.png|image1p=The field|image2=Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes effect.png|image2p=Affecting Pokémon|image3=Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes.png|image3p=Drapion|image4=Trubbish Toxic Spikes.png|image4p=Trubbish}}
{{moveanime|type=poison|exp=yes|gen=An orb is launched into the air. The orb then divides into multiple spikes that hit the floor. Anyone who touches the floor is poisoned.|image1=Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes field.png|image1p=The field|image2=Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes effect.png|image2p=Affecting Pokémon|image3=Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes.png|image3p=Drapion|image4=Trubbish Toxic Spikes.png|image4p=Trubbish}}
{{movep|type=poison|ms=452|pkmn=Drapion|method=Drapion opens its mouth and a dark purple orb forms inside it. It then fires the ball into the air, which spirals and releases four small streams of purple smoke from the top of the ball. The orb then explodes, forming into multiple smaller orbs that fall and sink into the battlefield. The smaller orbs  leave trails of purple smoke behind them as they fall. Any Pokémon that steps on the battlefield besides the user, their body becomes surrounded by purple static and purple waves and indigo bubbles rise from the ground over the opponent's body, damaging them.}}
{{movep|type=poison|ms=452|pkmn=Drapion|method=Drapion opens its mouth and a dark purple orb forms inside it. It then fires the ball into the air, which spirals and releases four small streams of purple smoke from the top of the ball. The orb then explodes, forming into multiple smaller orbs that fall and sink into the battlefield. The smaller orbs  leave trails of purple smoke behind them as they fall. Any opposing Pokémon that steps on the battlefield (besides Pokémon immune to Toxic Spikes) becomes surrounded by purple static, purple waves, and indigo bubbles that rise from the ground over the opponent's body while taking continuous damage.}}
{{movemid|type=poison|user=Paul|user1=Paul's Drapion|startcode=DP187|startname=A Real Rival Rouser!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=poison|user=Paul|user1=Paul's Drapion|startcode=DP187|startname=A Real Rival Rouser!|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=poison|ms=568|pkmn=Trubbish|method=Trubbish opens its mouth and a dark purple orb forms inside it. Trubbish then fires the orb into the air, leaving behind purple streams of energy behind it as it does. The orb then explodes in the air and smaller magenta orbs with a dark purple aura around them fall to the battlefield and sink into the ground. When the orbs sink into the ground, they leave behind a ring of magenta energy for a moment. When the opponent steps on where the orbs of energy sank into the ground, a small explosion occurs under its feet and a ring of purple energy expand outwards, damaging it.}}
{{movep|type=poison|ms=568|pkmn=Trubbish|method=Trubbish opens its mouth and a dark purple orb forms inside it. Trubbish then fires the orb into the air, leaving behind purple streams of energy behind it as it does. The orb then explodes in the air and smaller magenta orbs with a dark purple aura around them fall to the battlefield and sink into the ground. When the orbs sink into the ground, they leave behind a ring of magenta energy for a moment. When the opponent steps on where the orbs of energy sank into the ground, a small explosion occurs under its feet and a ring of purple energy expand outwards, damaging it.}}
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{{movemanga|type=poison|exp=yes|gen=The user shoots poisonous spikes onto the ground that poisons any enemy that comes in contact with them.|image1=Qwilfish Toxic Spikes Adventures.png|image1p=Qwilfish}}
{{movemanga|type=poison|exp=yes|gen=The user shoots poisonous spikes onto the ground that poisons any enemy that comes in contact with them.|image1=Qwilfish Toxic Spikes Adventures.png|image1p=Qwilfish}}
{{movep|type=poison|ms=211|pkmn=Qwilfish|method=Qwilfish puffs its body up like a balloon and its spikes grow larger as well. It then releases a pulse of energy off its body and multiple energy beams rain off its body onto the battlefield all around the opponent. The energy beams sink into the ground and become invisible. If the opponent steps on where the energy beams went into the ground, a dark goo oozes out of the ground and poisons the opponent. When the opponent switches to another Pokémon, dark three prong spikes come out of the ground and stab into the opponent's feet, hurting it.}}
{{movep|type=poison|ms=211|pkmn=Qwilfish|method=Qwilfish puffs its body up like a balloon and its spikes grow larger as well. It then releases a pulse of energy off its body and multiple energy beams rain off its body onto the battlefield all around the opponent. The energy beams sink into the ground and become invisible. If the opponent steps on where the energy beams went into the ground, a dark goo oozes out of the ground and poisons the opponent. When the opponent switches to another Pokémon, dark three prong spikes come out of the ground and stab into the opponent's feet, hurting it.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=poison|user=Qwilfish (Pokémon)|user1=The Battle Factory's Qwilfish|startcode=PS427|startname=VS. Seedot|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtmManga|type=poison|user=Qwilfish (Pokémon)|user1=The Battle Factory's Qwilfish|startcode=PS427|startname=Uprooting Seedot|notes=Debut}}


==In other generations==
==In other generations==
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type=Poison|
type=Poison|
genIV=Toxic Spikes IV|
genIV=Toxic Spikes IV|
genV=Toxic Spikes V|
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|no=Giftnåler
|pt_br=Espinhos Tóxicos
|pt_br=Espinhos Tóxicos
|pt=Farpas Tóxicas
|es_la=Púas Tóxicas (DP Sinnoh League Victors)<br>Picos Tóxicos (Best Wishes Series)
|es_la=Púas Tóxicas (DP Sinnoh League Victors)<br>Picos Tóxicos (Best Wishes Series)
|es_eu=Púas Tóxicas
|es_eu=Púas Tóxicas
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{{Spikes|Poison}}
{{Spikes|Poison}}
{{-}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}


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[[ja:どくびし]]
[[ja:どくびし]]
[[pl:Toxic Spikes]]
[[pl:Toxic Spikes]]
[[pt:Toxic Spikes]]
[[zh:毒菱(招式)]]

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Toxic Spikes
どくびし Toxic Spikes
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Type  Poison
Category  Status
PP  20 (max. 32)
Power  —
Accuracy  —%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
Affects all foes
Availability
Introduced  Generation IV
Condition  Smart
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jam  0  
The Pokémon appealing after self cannot raise its voltage that turn.
Condition  Smart
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.
Condition  Clever
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Jamming  0  
Makes the remaining Pokémon nervous.

Toxic Spikes (Japanese: どくびし Toxic Spikes) is a non-damaging Poison-type move introduced in Generation IV.

Effect

Generation IV

Toxic Spikes sets an entry hazard around the target Pokémon. One layer of Toxic Spikes causes opposing Pokémon to acquire the Poison status ailment upon switching in, while two or more layers causes opposing Pokémon to become badly poisoned.

Toxic Spikes has no effect against Flying-type, Poison-type, or Steel-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Ability Immunity, Levitate, Leaf Guard (during intense sunlight) or Magic Guard. However, a Flying or Levitating Pokémon will be affected if it is switched in while holding an Iron Ball, while Gravity is in effect or if Baton Passed an Ingrain. If a Poison-type Pokémon that is not also a Flying-type or has the Ability Levitate is switched in, it will absorb Toxic Spikes and the effect of Toxic Spikes will end. Also, if a Poison-type Pokémon that is also a Flying-type or has the Ability Levitate is switched in holding the item Iron Ball or while Gravity is in effect, it will absorb Toxic Spikes. The moves Rapid Spin and Defog remove the effect of Toxic Spikes; Rapid Spin removes Toxic Spikes set around the Rapid Spinner while Defog removes Toxic Spikes set around the target of Defog.

Toxic Spikes does not activate the Ability Synchronize unless a Pokémon on the field directly causes Synchronizing Pokémon to switch in, such as by using the moves Roar or Whirlwind.

Generation V

If a Pokémon is holding an Air Balloon, it will not be affected by Toxic Spikes, unless Gravity is in effect. A Poison type Pokémon holding an Air Balloon will not absorb Toxic Spikes, unless Gravity is in effect.

Toxic Spikes can now be reflected with Magic Coat. Magic Guard will not prevent poisoning status but will prevent poison damage.

Generation VII

If powered up by a Poisonium Z into Z-Toxic Spikes, the user's Defense stat raises one stage.

Description

Games Description
DPPtHGSS The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
BWB2W2 The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent's feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.
XYORAS The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opposing team's feet. They poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
SM 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.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0015 Beedrill BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug 25 25 25 29
0029 Nidoran♀ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field 31 31 31 31
0030 Nidorina PoisonIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 35 35 35 35
0032 Nidoran♂ PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field 31 31 31 31
0033 Nidorino PoisonIC Big.png Monster Field 35 35 35 35
0072 Tentacool WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3 15 15 15XY
13ORAS
13
0073 Tentacruel WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3 15 15 15XY
13ORAS
13
0091 Cloyster WaterIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3 1 1 1 1
0205 Forretress BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug 1 1 1 1
0211 Qwilfish WaterIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Water 2 Water 2 21 21 21 21
0315 Roselia GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Fairy Grass 28 28 28 28
0451 Skorupi PoisonIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Bug Water 3 34DP
28PtHGSS
28BW
34B2W2
34 34
0452 Drapion PoisonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Bug Water 3 34DP
28PtHGSS
28BW
34B2W2
34 34
0568 Trubbish PoisonIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 7 7 7
0569 Garbodor PoisonIC Big.png Mineral Mineral 1, 7 1, 7 1, 7
0747 Mareanie PoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1 13
0748 Toxapex PoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1 1, 13
0793 Nihilego RockIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 29
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Parent
Egg Groups
Egg Move
II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0048 Venonat BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0109 Koffing PoisonIC Big.png Amorphous Amorphous
0138 Omanyte RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0167 Spinarak BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0204 Pineco BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0543 Venipede BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0562 Yamask GhostIC Big.png Mineral Amorphous
0656 Froakie WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 1
0690 Skrelp PoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Dragon
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0204 Pineco BugIC Big.png Bug Bug Dream World - Dream Park
0545 Scolipede BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug Dream World - Pleasant Forest
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VII

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0543 Venipede BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug Island Scan - Route 4
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Toxic Spikes creates a Toxic Spikes trap underneath the user. Any Pokémon that steps on a Toxic Spikes will be poisoned and take 10 damage. The trap is hidden to the user that used the move until a foe Pokémon activates it and has no effect on the user or allies; but if a foe Pokémon uses this move, it will be completely visible to the player so that the player can avoid it at any time. However, Toxic Spikes tile cannot be layed under one-tile ways and the entrance of a room.

Description

Games Description
MDTDS Turns the user's tile into a Toxic Spikes trap. A Toxic Spikes trap inflicts damage on enemies that step on it and may also inflict them with a Poisoned status.


In the anime

Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes.png
Drapion
Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes field.png
The field
Paul Drapion Toxic Spikes effect.png
Affecting Pokémon
Trubbish Toxic Spikes.png
Trubbish
An orb is launched into the air. The orb then divides into multiple spikes that hit the floor. Anyone who touches the floor is poisoned.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Drapion Drapion opens its mouth and a dark purple orb forms inside it. It then fires the ball into the air, which spirals and releases four small streams of purple smoke from the top of the ball. The orb then explodes, forming into multiple smaller orbs that fall and sink into the battlefield. The smaller orbs leave trails of purple smoke behind them as they fall. Any opposing Pokémon that steps on the battlefield (besides Pokémon immune to Toxic Spikes) becomes surrounded by purple static, purple waves, and indigo bubbles that rise from the ground over the opponent's body while taking continuous damage.
Paul's Drapion A Real Rival Rouser! Debut
Trubbish Trubbish opens its mouth and a dark purple orb forms inside it. Trubbish then fires the orb into the air, leaving behind purple streams of energy behind it as it does. The orb then explodes in the air and smaller magenta orbs with a dark purple aura around them fall to the battlefield and sink into the ground. When the orbs sink into the ground, they leave behind a ring of magenta energy for a moment. When the opponent steps on where the orbs of energy sank into the ground, a small explosion occurs under its feet and a ring of purple energy expand outwards, damaging it.
A wild Trubbish Here Comes the Trubbish Squad! None


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In other generations

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 毒尖釘 Dú​jiān​dīng
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Gifstekels
France Flag.png French Pics Toxik
Germany Flag.png German Giftspitzen
Greece Flag.png Greek Τοξικές Άκανθοι
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Paku Beracun
Italy Flag.png Italian Fielepunte
South Korea Flag.png Korean 독압정 Dok Apjeong
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Giftnåler
Poland Flag.png Polish Toksyczne Kolce
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Farpas Tóxicas
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Espinhos Tóxicos
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Púas Tóxicas (DP Sinnoh League Victors)
Picos Tóxicos (Best Wishes Series)
Spain Flag.png Spain Púas Tóxicas


Variations of the move Spikes
StatusIC HOME.png SpikesStealth RockToxic SpikesSticky Web


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