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Generation II · Move No. 229

Rapid Spin

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

Normal Physical Moves
50 Power
100% Accuracy
40 PP
#0229 Rapid Spin
Overview

Move description

The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also boosts the user's Speed stat.

Overview

Target
Selected Pokémon

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

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Removes Leech Seed from the user, frees the user from Bind, Clamp, Fire Spin, Magma Storm, Sand Tomb, Whirlpool, and Wrap, and clears Spikes, Stealth Rock, and Toxic Spikes from the user’s side of the field. If this move misses or has no effect, its effect doesn’t activate.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation II Johto
Category Inflicts damage; raises user’s stats
Priority 0
Stat change chance 100%

Stat changes

Speed +1

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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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 change
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Rapid Spin

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