Pokemon Ref

Poison Tail (Pokémon Move)

Poison Tail Effect

Effect

The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

In-Depth Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User's critical hit rate is one level higher when using this move. Has a 0% chance to poison the target.

Poison Tail Move Data

Type Poison
CategoryPhysical
Introduced inGeneration 3
Power Points (PP) 25
Base Power 50
Accuracy 100
Speed Priority0
AilmentPoison
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireHas a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
EmeraldHas a high critical-hit ratio. May also poison.
FireRed LeafGreenAn attack with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also poison the foe.
Diamond PearlAn attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe.
PlatinumAn attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe.
HeartGold SoulSilverAn attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe.
Black WhiteThe user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Black 2 White 2The user hits the target with its tail. It may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
X YThe user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Sun MoonThe user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Sword ShieldThe user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Pokémon that Learn Poison Tail by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#449SeviperPoisonFieldDragon9
#659VenipedeBugPoisonBug12
#660WhirlipedeBugPoisonBug12
#661ScolipedeBugPoisonBug12
#825SkrelpPoisonWaterWater 1Dragon25
#826DragalgePoisonDragonWater 1Dragon25
#840GoodraDragonDragon1
#1079EternatusPoisonDragonNo Eggs Discovered1
#1080Eternatus EternamaxPoisonDragonNo Eggs Discovered1

Pokémon that Learn Poison Tail by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#32EkansPoisonFieldDragon
#57Nidoran FPoisonMonsterField
#60Nidoran MPoisonMonsterField
#304GligarGroundFlyingBug
#577SkorupiPoisonBugBugWater 3
#744DruddigonDragonMonsterDragon
#838GoomyDragonDragon
#1024SilicobraGroundFieldDragon
#46Pikachu Kalos CapElectricFieldFairy

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