Effect Spore (Ability)

Effect Spore (Japanese: ほうし Spore) is an ability that leaves spores on contact. Four Pokémon have this ability. It has a 10% chance of inducing either Paralysis, Sleep or Poison on the opponent when hit with a physical attack. Interestingly, all the Pokémon who can legally learn Spore can have this ability, with exception of Smeargle. It was introduced in Generation III.

Pokémon with Effect Spore

Single ability

As of Generation IV, no Pokémon have Effect Spore as their only ability.

Dual ability

Paras	Parasect	Shroomish	Breloom
Dry Skin	Dry Skin	Poison Heal	Poison Heal