Pokemon Ref

Spikes (Pokémon Move)

Spikes Effect

Effect

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

In-Depth Effect

Scatters spikes around the opposing field, which damage opposing Pokémon that enter the field for 1/8 of their max HP. Pokémon immune to ground moves are immune to this damage, except during gravity. Up to three layers of spikes may be laid down, adding 1/16 to the damage done: two layers of spikes damage for 3/16 max HP, and three layers damage for 1/4 max HP. wonder guard does not block damage from this effect. rapid spin removes this effect from its user's side of the field. defog removes this effect from its target's side of the field.

Spikes Move Data

Type Ground
CategoryStatus
Introduced inGeneration 2
Power Points (PP) 20
Base Power
Accuracy
Speed Priority0
Target
Opponent's field
The opposing side of the field. Affects opposing Pokémon.

Machine/Record

Sword Shieldtr23

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireSets spikes that hurt a foe switching out.
EmeraldSets spikes that hurt a foe switching in.
FireRed LeafGreenA trap of spikes is laid around the foe’s party to hurt foes switching in.
Diamond PearlThe user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
PlatinumThe user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
HeartGold SoulSilverThe user lays a trap of spikes at the foe’s feet. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
Black WhiteThe user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
Black 2 White 2The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
X YThe user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
Sun MoonThe user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.
Sword ShieldThe user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

Pokémon that Learn Spikes by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#146CloysterWaterIceWater 31
#301PinecoBugBug28
#302ForretressBugSteelBug28
#308QwilfishWaterPoisonWater 220
#328SkarmorySteelFlyingFlying44
#443CacneaGrassGrassHuman-Like30
#444CacturneGrassDarkGrassHuman-Like30
#788GreninjaWaterDarkWater 128
#841KlefkiSteelFairyMineral15
#516Deoxys DefensePsychicNo Eggs Discovered25
#789Greninja Battle BondWaterDarkWater 128
#790Greninja AshWaterDarkWater 128

Pokémon that Learn Spikes by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#228OmanyteRockWaterWater 1Water 3
#325DelibirdIceFlyingWater 1Field
#424RoseliaGrassPoisonFairyGrass
#480SnoruntIceFairyMineral
#423BudewGrassPoisonNo Eggs Discovered
#659VenipedeBugPoisonBug
#677MaractusGrassGrass
#678DwebbleBugRockBugMineral
#690TrubbishPoisonMineral
#719FerroseedGrassSteelGrassMineral
#738ShelmetBugBug
#780ChespinGrassField
#791BunnelbyNormalField
#926WimpodBugWaterBugWater 3

Pokémon that Learn Spikes by Machine

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#55SandslashGroundField
#146CloysterWaterIceWater 3
#228OmanyteRockWaterWater 1Water 3
#229OmastarRockWaterWater 1Water 3
#248MewPsychicNo Eggs Discovered
#308QwilfishWaterPoisonWater 2
#310HeracrossBugFightingBug
#325DelibirdIceFlyingWater 1Field
#328SkarmorySteelFlyingFlying
#424RoseliaGrassPoisonFairyGrass
#480SnoruntIceFairyMineral
#481GlalieIceFairyMineral
#423BudewGrassPoisonNo Eggs Discovered
#425RoseradeGrassPoisonFairyGrass
#483FroslassIceGhostFairyMineral
#659VenipedeBugPoisonBug
#660WhirlipedeBugPoisonBug
#661ScolipedeBugPoisonBug
#677MaractusGrassGrass
#678DwebbleBugRockBugMineral
#679CrustleBugRockBugMineral
#690TrubbishPoisonMineral
#691GarbodorPoisonMineral
#719FerroseedGrassSteelGrassMineral
#720FerrothornGrassSteelGrassMineral
#738ShelmetBugBug
#739AccelgorBugBug
#791BunnelbyNormalField
#792DiggersbyNormalGroundField
#841KlefkiSteelFairyMineral
#926WimpodBugWaterBugWater 3
#927GolisopodBugWaterBugWater 3
#985NaganadelPoisonDragonNo Eggs Discovered
#1018RolycolyRockMineral
#1019CarkolRockFireMineral
#1020CoalossalRockFireMineral
#1055PincurchinElectricWater 1Amorphous
#56Sandslash AlolaIceSteelField

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