Poison (type): Difference between revisions

Offensively, Poison-type moves are only suggested for inflicting the Poison condition, [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] or using support moves. Its only strength, which is against the Grass type is largely mitigated by the variety of Grass/Poison Pokémon as well as {{p|Torterra}}'s {{t|Ground}}, {{p|Lileep}} and {{p|Cradily}}'s {{t|Rock}}, and especially {{p|Ferroseed}} and {{p|Ferrothorn}}'s {{t|Steel}}. {{t|Ice}}, {{t|Fire}}, {{t|Flying}}, and even {{t|Bug}} (to some extent) are much more useful in countering the Grass type. Also, Poison moves are not very effective on Poison, {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Ground}}, and are completely ineffective against {{t|Steel}}. Hence, resistances to the Poison type are far more common than weaknesses to it. Poison-type moves are better when used to wear down the opponent in long battles rather than to knock out the opponent in a few moves.

When used in Contests, Poison-type moves typically become [[Smart Contest|Smart]] moves, but can also be of the other four Contest types, excluding [[Cute Contest|Cute]].