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Acid

PoisonSpecial

Acid deals damage and has a 10% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.

Move data

Power

40

Accuracy

100%

PP

30

Makes contact

No

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets all adjacent foes.

Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower DEFENSE.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:The foe is sprayed with a harsh, hide-melting acid that may lower DEFENSE.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets’ Sp. Def stats.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.
  • Scarlet, Violet:Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

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