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Effect Spore

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being paralyzed, poisoned, or put to sleep, chosen at random. Nothing is done to compensate if the move's user is immune to one of these ailments; there is simply a lower chance that the move's user will be affected.

Generation: III


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Ability FAQ

What does Effect Spore do?

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being paralyzed, poisoned, or put to sleep, chosen at random. Nothing is done to compensate if the move's user is immune to one of these ailments; there is simply a lower chance that the move's user will be affected.

Which generation introduced Effect Spore?

Introduced in III.

How many Pokémon have Effect Spore?

11 Pokémon can have this ability.

Does Effect Spore have flavor text?

Leaves spores on contact.

What is Effect Spore's short effect?

Has a 30% chance of inflcting either paralysis, poison, or sleep on attacking Pokémon on contact.