Perish Song
- Sound — No effect on a Pokémon with Soundproof. Hits through Substitute. Punk Rock boosts them 1.3× (and halves sound damage taken). Holding Throat Spray raises Sp. Atk by 1 stage after use.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
Gives all Pokémon on the field the Perishing status.
Effects & flags
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | 0 |
| Gen 2–9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Gengar
PrimarinaPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
AzumarillPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move17 Pokémon
#0086Seel
#0092Gastly
#0094Gengar
#0131Lapras
#0174Igglybuff
#0186Politoed
#0198Murkrow
#0200Misdreavus
#0298Azurill
#0333Swablu
#0334Altaria
#0402Kricketune
#0493Arceus
#0648Meloetta
#0728Popplio
#0985Scream Tail
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FAQ
What type is Perish Song?
Perish Song is a Normal-type Status move.
What does Perish Song do?
Gives all Pokémon on the field the Perishing status.
Which Pokémon can learn Perish Song?
17 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Seel, Gastly, Gengar, Lapras, Igglybuff, Politoed, Murkrow, Misdreavus.