Held itemsFling power: 30
Black Sludge
Effect
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It gradually restores HP to Poison-type Pokémon. It damages any other type.
Pokémon that hold this in battle
OU2026-07
Slowking (Galarian Form)6.2%
Clodsire2.6%
Toxapex0.8%
Weezing (Galarian Form)0.3%
Amoonguss0.4%
Venusaur0%
Overqwil0%
Tentacruel4.1%
Gengar1.1%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
WeezingPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Muk (Alolan Form)
Eternatus
Glimmora
Meowscarada
PincurchinPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
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Eject PackFAQ
What does Black Sludge do?
An item to be held by a Pokémon. It gradually restores HP to Poison-type Pokémon. It damages any other type.
Which Pokémon hold Black Sludge?
In OU usage for 2026-07: Slowking (Galarian Form) 6.2%, Clodsire 2.6%, Toxapex 0.8%, Weezing (Galarian Form) 0.3%, Amoonguss 0.4%, Venusaur 0%.
What is Black Sludge's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 30 base power damage.
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