Throat Spray
Effect
Raises Sp. Atk when a Pokémon uses a sound-based move.
Detailed mechanics
Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.
- Pokémon ChampionsNot available
- Gen 8–9
After it uses a sound-based move, its SpA stat stage rises by 1 (single use).
Pokémon that hold this in battle
VGC 20262026-09
SalamencePercentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Zapdos
Jolteon
Iron Jugulis
Yanmega
NoivernPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Farigiraf40.8%
Ursaluna (Bloodmoon)4.2%
Primarina21.9%
Sylveon15.1%
Spectrier3.5%
Kommo-o1.7%
Wo-Chien0.1%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
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Big Root
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Black Belt
Black Glasses
Black Sludge
Blunder Policy
Booster Energy
Bright Powder
Cell Battery
Charcoal
Choice Band
Choice Scarf
Choice Specs
Clear Amulet
Cornerstone Mask
Covert Cloak
Damp Rock
Destiny KnotFAQ
What does Throat Spray do?
Raises Sp. Atk when a Pokémon uses a sound-based move. Exact mechanics (Gen 8–9): After it uses a sound-based move, its SpA stat stage rises by 1 (single use).
Which Pokémon hold Throat Spray?
In VGC 2026 usage for 2026-09: Farigiraf 12%, Sylveon 0.1%, Primarina 88.3%, Salamence 0%.
What is Throat Spray's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 30 base power damage.