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Generation I · Move No. 40

Poison Sting

Poison Sting is a Poison-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Poison Physical Moves
15 Power
100% Accuracy
35 PP
#0040 Poison Sting
Overview

Move description

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to poison the target.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation I Kanto
Category Inflicts damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority 0
Condition Poison
Condition chance 30%

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 change
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Poison Sting

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