Poison Tail
Effect Summary
Deals damage and has an increased chance for a
critical hit
and a 10% chance to
poison
the target.

Detailed Effect
Poison Tail deals damage and has an increased
critical hit
ratio (⅛ instead of ¹⁄₂₄).
Poison Tail has a 10% chance of poisoning
the target.
Pokémon are immune to poison
if:

Poison Tail has a 10% chance of poisoning
Pokémon are immune to poison
- they are a
Poison -type Pokémon
- they are a
Steel -type Pokémon
- they have the ability Immunity
- they are behind a Substitute
Description
E
RS
Has a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
FRLG
An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also poison the foe.
DP
HGSS
PL
An attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe.
B2W2
BW
The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Crit
Has an increased critical strike chance.
Poison
Poisons the target.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
---|---|
Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | Removes all stars from all Pokémon that have appealed this turn. |
---|---|
Description | Worsens the condition of those that made appeals. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +2 if the Judge's Voltage goes up. |
---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |