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Acid

poison type
Special

Move Details

Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
30
Priority
0
Critical hit chance
1/24
Effect chance
10%
  • Blocked by Detect and Protect
  • Copied by Mirror Move

Effect

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

Target
All Opponents
Introduced
Generation I

Stat Changes

  • Special Defense: -1

In-Game Descriptions

18 entries

Gold Silver

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Crystal

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Ruby Sapphire

Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower DEFENSE.

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

The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Platinum

The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Heartgold Soulsilver

The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Black White

The opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets’ Sp. Def stats.

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

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

Sun Moon

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat.

Sword Shield

Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

Legends Arceus

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.

Pokémon That Learn Acid

35 Pokémon are represented across all recorded games.

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