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Generation III · Move No. 342

Poison Tail

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

Poison Physical Moves
50 Power
100% Accuracy
25 PP
#0342 Poison Tail
Overview

Move description

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.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User’s critical hit rate is one level higher when using this move. Has a chance to poison the target.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation III Hoenn
Category Inflicts damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority 0
Condition Poison
Critical bonus +1
Condition chance 10%

Availability

Main series

Interactions

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

Makes contact Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

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16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Poison Tail

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