Toxic Spikes Details Level Up TM Egg Move 5th Gen Dex
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Attack Name Battle Type Category
Toxic Spikes
どくびし
Power Points Base Power Accuracy
20 0 0
Battle Effect:
The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe's feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
In-Depth Effect:

Toxic Spikes is the only Entry Hazard attack that does not afflict damage on the Pokémon straight away. Instead, it inflicts them with the Poison Condition. It does not affect Pokémon of the Flying Type, Steel Type, Poison Type or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability

The damage that is given through Spikes is determined by the amount of layers that you place:

Amount of LayersEffect
1 LayerPoisons Opponent
2+ LayersBadly Poisons Opponent

However, on top of this, it is possible for the opponent to dispell the Toxic Spikes if they send out a Poison Type Pokémon
Secondary Effect: Effect Rate:
-- %
Super Contests
Effect: Points:
Pokemon after self cannot raise any voltage in that turn
TM # Speed Priority Pokémon Hit in Battle
None 0 Opponent team
BrightPowder King's Rock Physical Contact
No No No

Pokémon That Learn Toxic Spikes By Level Up

No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats Level
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd DP Pt HGSS
#015
Beedrill Swarm 65 80 40 45 80 75 Lv. 25Lv. 25Lv. 25
#029
Nidoran♀ Poison Point
Rivalry 		55 47 52 40 40 41 Lv. 31Lv. 31Lv. 31
#030
Nidorina Poison Point
Rivalry 		70 62 67 55 55 56 Lv. 35Lv. 35Lv. 35
#032
Nidoran♂ Poison Point
Rivalry 		46 57 40 40 40 50 Lv. 31Lv. 31Lv. 31
#033
Nidorino Poison Point
Rivalry 		61 72 57 55 55 65 Lv. 35Lv. 35Lv. 35
#072
Tentacool Clear Body
Liquid Ooze 		40 40 35 50 100 70 Lv. 15Lv. 15Lv. 15
#073
Tentacruel Clear Body
Liquid Ooze 		80 70 65 80 120 100 Lv. 15Lv. 15Lv. 15
#091
Cloyster Shell Armor
Skill Link 		50 95 180 85 45 70 Lv. 1Lv. 1Lv. 1
#205
Forretress Sturdy 75 90 140 60 60 40 Lv. 1Lv. 1Lv. 1
#211
Qwilfish Poison Point
Swift Swim 		65 95 75 55 55 85 Lv. 21Lv. 21Lv. 21
#315
Roselia Natural Cure
Poison Point 		50 60 45 100 80 65 Lv. 28Lv. 28Lv. 28
#451
Skorupi Battle Armor
Sniper 		40 50 90 30 55 65 Lv. 34Lv. 28Lv. 28
#452
Drapion Battle Armor
Sniper 		70 90 110 60 75 95 Lv. 34Lv. 28Lv. 28
Pokémon That Learn Toxic Spikes By Breeding:

No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd
#048
Venonat Compoundeyes
Tinted Lens 		60 55 50 40 55 45
#049
Venomoth Shield Dust
Tinted Lens 		70 65 60 90 75 90
#138
Omanyte Swift Swim
Shell Armor 		35 40 100 90 55 35
#139
Omastar Swift Swim
Shell Armor 		70 60 125 115 70 55
#167
Spinarak Swarm
Insomnia 		40 60 40 40 40 30
#168
Ariados Swarm
Insomnia 		70 90 70 60 60 40
#204
Pineco Sturdy 50 65 90 35 35 15
#205
Forretress Sturdy 75 90 140 60 60 40