Poison Tail
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Pow
50
Acc
100
PP
25
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user hits the target with its tail. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also poison the target.
Effects & flags
High critical-hit ratio10% chance: PoisonContact
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 | Poison | Phys | 50 | 100 | 25 | 0 |
| Gen 3–9 | Poison | Phys | 50 | 100 | 25 | 0 |
Type
Super effective (×2)
GrassFairy
Not very effective (×½)
PoisonGroundRockGhost
No effect (×0)
Steel
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Pokémon that learn this move28 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Poison Tail?
Poison Tail is a Poison-type Phys move.
What does Poison Tail do?
The user hits the target with its tail. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit and may also poison the target.
What are Poison Tail's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 50, accuracy 100, PP 25.
Which Pokémon can learn Poison Tail?
28 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Ekans, Arbok, Mew, Wooper (Paldean Form), Dunsparce, Gligar, Qwilfish, Sneasel (Hisuian Form).