Generation 5 · Ability No. 143

Poison Touch

Learn how Poison Touch works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation V Main series

11 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

9 history records

#0143

Overview

Full description

This Pokémon's contact moves have a 30% chance of poisoning the target with each hit. This counts as an extra effect for the purposes of Shield Dust. This ability takes effect before Mummy.

Overview

Effect summary

Has a 30% chance of poisoning target Pokémon upon contact.

Timeline

History across games

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

9 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet

Current compatibility

Pokémon with Poison Touch

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.

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No.88 Grimer

Types

Poison

Ability set

Primary Ability Stench Secondary Ability Sticky Hold Hidden Ability Poison Touch

No.88 Grimer

Types

Poison Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Poison Touch Secondary Ability Gluttony Hidden Ability Power of Alchemy

No.89 Muk

Types

Poison

Ability set

Primary Ability Stench Secondary Ability Sticky Hold Hidden Ability Poison Touch

No.89 Muk

Types

Poison Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Poison Touch Secondary Ability Gluttony Hidden Ability Power of Alchemy

No.453 Croagunk

Types

Poison Fighting

Ability set

Primary Ability Anticipation Secondary Ability Dry Skin Hidden Ability Poison Touch

No.454 Toxicroak

Types

Poison Fighting

Ability set

Primary Ability Anticipation Secondary Ability Dry Skin Hidden Ability Poison Touch

No.537 Seismitoad

Types

Water Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Swift Swim Secondary Ability Poison Touch Hidden Ability Water Absorb

No.690 Skrelp

Types

Poison Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Poison Point Secondary Ability Poison Touch Hidden Ability Adaptability

No.691 Dragalge

Types

Poison Dragon

Ability set

Primary Ability Poison Point Secondary Ability Poison Touch Hidden Ability Adaptability

No.903 Sneasler

Types

Fighting Poison

Ability set

Primary Ability Pressure Secondary Ability Unburden Hidden Ability Poison Touch

No.945 Grafaiai

Types

Poison Normal

Ability set

Primary Ability Unburden Secondary Ability Poison Touch Hidden Ability Prankster

Historical data

Pokémon in previous generations

Pokémon that had this Ability in an earlier generation.

Sneasel No.215

Generation VIII Hidden Ability

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