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Spikes

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.

Status

Power:

Accuracy: —%

PP: 20 (max 32)

Priority: 0

Target: Opponents Field


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Move FAQ

What does Spikes do?

Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.

What type and category is Spikes?

Ground type, Status category.

What are Spikes's power, accuracy, and PP?

Power -, accuracy -%, PP 20.

What priority and target does Spikes have?

Priority 0, target Opponents Field.

How many Pokémon learn Spikes?

90 Pokémon can learn this move, including Sandshrew, Sandslash, Shellder, Cloyster, Omanyte, Omastar, Mew, Sudowoodo, Wooper, Quagsire.