PoisonSpec
Malignant Chain
Pow
100
Acc
100
PP
5
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user pours toxins into the target by wrapping them in a toxic, corrosive chain. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.
Effects & flags
50% chance: Badly Poisoned
Pokémon that run this move
PecharuntDoubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
Type
Super effective (×2)
GrassFairy
Not very effective (×½)
PoisonGroundRockGhost
No effect (×0)
Steel
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
FAQ
What type is Malignant Chain?
Malignant Chain is a Poison-type Spec move.
What does Malignant Chain do?
The user pours toxins into the target by wrapping them in a toxic, corrosive chain. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.
What are Malignant Chain's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 100, accuracy 100, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Malignant Chain?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Pecharunt.
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