Pokemon Ref

Poison Sting (Pokémon Move)

Poison Sting Effect

Effect

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

In-Depth Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a 0% chance to poison the target.

Poison Sting Move Data

Type Poison
CategoryPhysical
Introduced inGeneration 1
Power Points (PP) 35
Base Power 15
Accuracy 100
Speed Priority0
AilmentPoison
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireA toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
EmeraldA toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.
FireRed LeafGreenThe foe is stabbed with a toxic barb, etc. It may poison the foe.
Diamond PearlThe foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
PlatinumThe foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
HeartGold SoulSilverThe foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
Black WhiteThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Black 2 White 2The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
X YThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Sun MoonThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Sword ShieldThe user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Pokémon that Learn Poison Sting by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#17WeedleBugPoisonBug1
#32EkansPoisonFieldDragon1
#33ArbokPoisonFieldDragon1
#53SandshrewGroundField3
#55SandslashGroundField1
#57Nidoran FPoisonMonsterField1
#58NidorinaPoisonNo Eggs Discovered1
#59NidoqueenPoisonGroundNo Eggs Discovered1
#60Nidoran MPoisonMonsterField1
#61NidorinoPoisonMonsterField1
#62NidokingPoisonGroundMonsterField1
#113TentacoolWaterPoisonWater 31
#114TentacruelWaterPoisonWater 31
#264SpinarakBugPoisonBug1
#265AriadosBugPoisonBug1
#304GligarGroundFlyingBug1
#308QwilfishWaterPoisonWater 21
#365WurmpleBugBug5
#424RoseliaGrassPoisonFairyGrass1
#443CacneaGrassGrassHuman-Like1
#444CacturneGrassDarkGrassHuman-Like1
#425RoseradeGrassPoisonFairyGrass1
#547VespiquenBugFlyingBug1
#577SkorupiPoisonBugBugWater 31
#578DrapionPoisonDarkBugWater 31
#579CroagunkPoisonFightingHuman-Like1
#580ToxicroakPoisonFightingHuman-Like1
#659VenipedeBugPoisonBug1
#660WhirlipedeBugPoisonBug1
#661ScolipedeBugPoisonBug1
#714FrillishWaterGhostAmorphous4
#715JellicentWaterGhostAmorphous1
#903MareaniePoisonWaterWater 11
#904ToxapexPoisonWaterWater 11

Pokémon that Learn Poison Sting by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#717JoltikBugElectricBug

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