Spiky Shield
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. Any attackers that use contact moves against the user during this turn take damage equal to 1/8 of their max HP. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before.
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 | Grass | Status | — | — | 5 | +4 |
| Gen 6–9 | Grass | Status | — | — | 10 | +4 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Glimmora93.3%
Glimmora89.5%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega Glimmora54.5%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask)99.8%
Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask)99.8%
Smeargle35.1%
Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)91.2%Glimmora100%
Ogerpon25.7%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
ChesnaughtPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Ogerpon (Wellspring Mask)88%Ogerpon (Hearthflame Mask)97.4%Glimmora60%Ogerpon (Cornerstone Mask)90.4%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 move4 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Spiky Shield?
Spiky Shield is a Grass-type Status move.
What does Spiky Shield do?
The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. Any attackers that use contact moves against the user during this turn take damage equal to 1/8 of their max HP. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before.
Which Pokémon can learn Spiky Shield?
4 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Cacturne, Chesnaught, Glimmora, Ogerpon.