Spike Cannon (Pokémon Move)
Spike Cannon Effect
Effect
Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
In-Depth Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.
Spike Cannon Move Data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Power Points (PP) | 15 |
| Base Power | 20 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Game Descriptions
| Ruby Sapphire | Launches sharp spikes that strike 2 to 5 times. |
| Emerald | Launches sharp spikes that strike 2 to 5 times. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Sharp spikes are fired at the foe to strike two to five times. |
| Diamond Pearl | Sharp spikes are fired at the foe to strike two to five times in rapid succession. |
| Platinum | Sharp spikes are fired at the foe to strike two to five times in rapid succession. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Sharp spikes are fired at the foe to strike two to five times in rapid succession. |
| Black White | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| Black 2 White 2 | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| X Y | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| Sun Moon | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. |
| 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 Spike Cannon 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 |