Needle Arm (Pokémon Move)
Needle Arm Effect
Effect
The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch.
In-Depth Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a 0% chance to make the target flinch.
Needle Arm Move Data
| Type | Grass |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Introduced in | Generation 3 |
| Power Points (PP) | 15 |
| Base Power | 60 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching. |
| Emerald | Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | An attack using thorny arms. It may make the foe flinch. |
| Diamond Pearl | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Platinum | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Black White | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Black 2 White 2 | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch. |
| X Y | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Sun Moon | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Sword Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Pokémon that Learn Needle Arm by Leveling Up
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |