Poison Powder (move)

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Poison Powder
どくのこな Poison Powder
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Type  Poison
Category  Status
PP  35 (max. 56)
Power  —
Accuracy  75%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation I
Condition  Smart
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jam  0  
Worsens the condition of those that made appeals.
Condition  Smart
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Condition  Clever
Appeal  3 ♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
Brings down the energy of any Pokémon that have already used a move this turn.

Poison Powder (Japanese: どくのこな PoisonPowder), formatted as PoisonPowder prior to Pokémon X and Y, is a non-damaging Poison-type move introduced in Generation I.

It appears to be a poisoning counterpart to Sleep Powder and Stun Spore, as the accuracy, Contest group, appeal, effects, Japanese names, and animation are the same or very similar. They are also usually learned at the same level or in a similar pattern.

Effect

Generation I

PoisonPowder poisons the target. Poison-type Pokémon are unaffected by PoisonPowder.

Generation II

Steel-type Pokémon are unaffected by PoisonPowder.

In the Generation II core series games, when an in-game opponent outside of the Battle Tower uses PoisonPowder, the move has a 25% chance to fail in addition to its normal chance to miss.

Generations III to V

PoisonPowder does not affect targets with Immunity as their Ability.

PoisonPowder can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 3 bonus appeal points if Sweet Scent was used in the previous turn.

Generation VI onwards

Grass-type Pokémon, Pokémon with Overcoat, and Pokémon holding the Safety Goggles are now immune to Poison Powder.

Poison Powder can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing Hex, Venom Drench and Venoshock to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.

If powered up by a Poisonium Z into Z-Poison Powder, the user's Defense stat rises by one stage.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Category  Status
PP  20
Agile Strong
Power  —  —  —
Accuracy  80%  80%  100%
Action speed modifier
Self  0  0  +5
Target  0  +3  0
Additional effect
Turns  5  3  7
   ?  ?
   ?  ?
Inflicts the target with poison

Description

Games Description
Stad A technique that poisons the target. If poisoned, the victim loses HP steadily.
Stad2 A move that poisons the target. If poisoned, the victim loses HP steadily.
GSC A move that may poison the foe.
RSE Scatters a toxic powder that may poison the foe.
FRLG A cloud of toxic dust is scattered. It may poison the foe.
Colo.XD Scatters toxic powder that may poison the target.
DPPtHGSSPBR A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
BWB2W2 The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.
XYORAS The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. This may also poison the target.
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
SV
The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust that poisons the target.
LA The user scatters a cloud of toxic powder that poisons the target.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0001    
 
Monster Grass 20 15 15 13 13 13 13 14 15 15 15
0002    
 
Monster Grass 22 15 15 13 13 13 13 14 15 15 15
0003    
 
Monster Grass 22 15 15 13 13 13 13 14 15 15 15
0012    
 
Bug Bug 15RGB
13Y
13 13 12 12 12 13 13 12 12
0043    
 
Grass Grass 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 12 14 14 14
0044    
 
Grass Grass 1, 15 1, 14 1, 14 13 13 13 13 1, 12 14 14 14
0045    
 
Grass Grass 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
0046    
 
Bug Grass 13 13 6 6 6 6 6 6 9
0047    
 
Bug Grass 1, 13 1, 13 1, 6 1, 6 1, 6 1, 6 1,6 1, 6 9
0048    
 
Bug Bug 24RGB
22Y
20 20 13 13 13 13 14 13 13
0049    
 
Bug Bug 1, 24RGB
22Y
20 20 13 13 13 13 14 13 13
0069    
 
Grass Grass 15 17 17 15 15 15 15 17 15 15
0070    
 
Grass Grass 15 17 17 15 15 15 15 17 15 15
0071    
 
Grass Grass 15 1
0102    
 
Grass Grass 37 31 31 21 21 21 21 18
0114     Grass Grass 32 13 19 15 15BW
14B2W2
14 14 17 20 20 11
0152     Monster Grass 15 15 9 9 9 9 9 9
0153     Monster Grass 15 15 1, 9 1, 9 1, 9 1, 9 1, 9 1
0154     Monster Grass 15 15 1, 9 1, 9 1, 9 1, 9 1, 9 1
0182     Grass Grass 1 1 1
0187    
 
Fairy Grass 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 10
0188    
 
Fairy Grass 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12
0189    
 
Fairy Grass 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12
0269    
 
Bug Bug 15ORAS 15 15 11
0285     Fairy Grass 28 25 25 25XY
19ORAS
19 19 19
0286    
 
Fairy Grass 1 1
0315    
 
Fairy Grass 11
0406    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 11
0407    
 
Fairy Grass 11
0414    
 
Bug Bug 29 29 29 29 29
0465     Grass Grass 15 15BW
14B2W2
14 14 20 20 11
0546    
 
Grass Fairy 22 22 22 21 21
0547    
 
Grass Fairy 1 1
0548     Grass Grass 15
0549  
Lilligant
Hisuian Form
 
 
Grass Grass 15
0666  
Vivillon
All forms
 
 
Bug Bug 1 1 1
0948    
 
Grass Grass 8
0949    
 
Grass Grass 8
0988    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 7
1001    
 
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 15
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0102    
 
Grass Grass
0590    
 
Grass Grass
0664     Bug Bug
0755    
 
Grass Grass
0829     Grass Grass
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Poison Powder poisons the enemy if possible. Poison- and Steel-type Pokémon cannot be poisoned, while Grass-type Pokémon from Super Mystery Dungeon cannot be affected as it is a powder move. This move is affected by Magic Coat.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB - - 22 - 100% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS - - 22 - 100% - Front Enemy No
BSL - - 22 - 100% - Front Enemy No
MDGtI - - 25 99 70% 98% Front Enemy No
SMD - - 15 99 90% 98% Front Enemy No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

In Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Poison Powder could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Poison Powder could be seen as a move used by Boss Gloom, Venomoth, and Weepinbell.

  Poison Powder
Charge time 0.78 seconds
Range type Arc (wide)
Target Enemy
Additional effect Poisons the foe

Description

Games Description
MDRB Poisons the target. If a Pokémon is poisoned, it sustains damage over several turns.
MDTDS Afflicts the target with a Poisoned status. A Pokémon with the Poisoned status takes damage periodically.
BSL てきポケモンを どくじょうたいにかえる どくじょうたいになると いっていターンごとに ダメージをうける
MDGtI It causes the Poisoned status condition to an enemy. With the Poisoned status, the enemy keeps taking damage and can't restore its HP naturally.
SMD It makes an enemy poisoned. But it has no effect on Grass-type Pokémon.


In the anime

 
Shroomish
 
Amoonguss
 
Weepinbell
 
Vileplume
A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
  Butterfree releases waves of purple powder from its wings at the opponent.
Jeremy's Butterfree Weekend Warrior Debut
  Shroomish releases a sparkling purple powder with green or orange sparkles in it from the hole on its head. When the opponent breathes in the powder, it becomes poisoned.
Multiple wild Shroomish Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate None
A wild Shroomish Keeping in Top Forme! None
  Foongus releases a thick gray smog with purple sparkles in it or shiny purple particles from its mouth at the opponent. When the opponent breathes in the smoke, it becomes poisoned.
Multiple wild Foongus Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open! None
Multiple wild Foongus Go, Go Gogoat! None
  Amoonguss releases a thick gray smog with purple sparkles in it from its mouth. The gray smoke clusters in front of its face and then slowly dissipates, or Amoonguss releases a stream of thick gray smog with purple sparkles in it from its mouth at the opponent. The smoke hangs in the air all around for a moment before disappearing. When the opponent breathes in the powder, it becomes poisoned.
Two wild Amoonguss The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck! None
A wild Amoonguss Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel None
  Weepinbell releases a sparkling purple powder with green sparkles in it from its mouth. When the opponent breathes in the powder, it becomes poisoned.
Ramos's Weepinbell The Green, Green Grass Types of Home! None
  Breloom swings its tail towards the opponent and releases a sparkling purple powder with purple sparkles. When the opponent breathes in the powder, it becomes poisoned.
A wild Breloom A Windswept Encounter! None
  Vileplume releases a sparkling purple powder with green sparkles in it from the flower on its head. When the opponent breathes in the powder, it becomes poisoned.
A wild Vileplume Alola, Kanto! None
  Venonat releases a sparkling purple powder with red sparkles in it from its body. When the opponent breathes in the powder, it becomes poisoned.
Goh's Venonat Working My Way Back to Mew! None


  • In the English dub of A Tent Situation, James told his Victreebel to use Poison Powder. In the original Japanese version, he didn't issue any kind of order to use a move.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure


Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Mobilize!! Pokémon Ranger


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 毒粉 Duhkfán *
毒粉末 Duhk Fánmuht *
劇毒粉 Kehkduhk Fán *
Mandarin 毒粉 Dúfěn *
毒粉末 Dú Fěnmò *
  Czech Jedovatý prach
  Danish Giftpulver
  Dutch Gifpoeder
  Finnish Myrkkyjauhe
  French Poudre Toxik
  German Giftpuder
  Greek Τοξική Σκόνη
  Hindi ज़हरीला पावडर Zahareela Powder
  Indonesian Serbuk Racun
  Italian Velenpolvere
  Korean 독가루 Dokgaru
  Polish Trujący Proszek*
Trujący Pył*
  Brazilian Portuguese Pó Venenoso (anime, TCG, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Pó de Veneno (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
  Serbian Otrovni Prah
Spanish   Latin America Poder Venenoso (AG151)
Polvo Venenoso (DP168-BW054)
Polvo Veneno (XY058)
  Spain Polvo Veneno
  Turkish Zehir Tozu
  Vietnamese Phấn Độc



Variations of the move Poison Powder
  Poison PowderStun Spore
Formerly a variation
  Glare


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