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Generation II · Move No. 191

Spikes

Spikes is a Ground-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Terrestrial Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
20 PP
#0191 Spikes
Overview

Move description

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Overview

Target
Opponent’s field

The opposing side of the field. Affects opposing Pokémon.

Overview

Effect

Scatters spikes around the opposing field, which damage opposing Pokémon that enter the field for 1/8 of their max HP. Pokémon immune to Ground moves are immune to this damage, except during Gravity. Up to three layers of spikes may be laid down, adding 1/16 to the damage done: two layers of spikes damage for 3/16 max HP, and three layers damage for 1/4 max HP. Wonder Guard does not block damage from this effect. Rapid Spin removes this effect from its user’s side of the field. Defog removes this effect from its target’s side of the field.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation II Johto
Category Effect on one side of the field
Priority 0

Availability

TR Main series

Location: Max Raid Battle Reward - Watt Trader - 2000W

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Interactions

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Reflectable Unusable during Sky Battles

History across games

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18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Spikes

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