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Attack Name Battle Type Category
Spikes
まきびし
Power Points Base Power Accuracy
20 0 0
Battle 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:

The damage that is given through Spikes is determined by the amount of layers that you place:

Amount of LayersHP Taken
1 Layer1/8 of Opponent's Maximum HP
2 Layers1/6 of Opponent's Maximum HP
3 or more layers1/4 of Opponent's Maximum HP

However, on top of this, it is possible for the opponent to dispell the Spikes if the opponent uses the move Rapid Spin

Secondary Effect: Effect Rate:
Sets spikes that hurt the opponent upon switching. -- %
TM # Speed Priority Pokémon Hit in Battle
None 0 Entry Hazard
Contest Type Appeal Jam
Clever  
Contest Effect
Makes the remaining Pokémon nervous.
Physical Contact Sound-Type - Details Punch Move - Details Snatchable Usable in Sky Battles?
No No No No No
Defrosts When Used? Hits the opposite side in Triple Battles? Reflected By Magic Coat/Magic Bounce? Blocked by Protect/Detect? Copyable by Mirror Move?
No No Yes No No

Pokémon That Learn Spikes By Level Up

No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats Level
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd XY ΩRαS
#091
Cloyster Shell Armor
Skill Link
Overcoat
50 95 180 85 45 70 Lv. 28Lv. 28
#204
Pineco Sturdy
Overcoat
50 65 90 35 35 15 Lv. 28Lv. 28
#205
Forretress Sturdy
Overcoat
75 90 140 60 60 40 Lv. 28Lv. 28
#211
Qwilfish Poison Point
Swift Swim
Intimidate
65 95 75 55 55 85 Lv. 1Lv. 1
#227
Skarmory Keen Eye
Sturdy
Weak Armor
65 80 140 40 70 70 Lv. 28Lv. 28
#331
Cacnea Sand Veil 50 85 40 85 40 35 Lv. 33Lv. 30
#332
Cacturne Sand Veil 70 115 60 115 60 55 Lv. 35Lv. 30
#386
Deoxys Pressure 50 70 160 70 160 90 Lv. 33Lv. 25
#658
Greninja Torrent
Protean
72 95 67 103 71 122 Lv. 28Lv. 28
#707
Klefki Prankster
Magician
57 80 91 80 87 75 Lv. 15Lv. 15
Pokémon That Learn Spikes By Breeding:

No. Pic Name Type Abilities Base Stats
HP Att Def S.Att S.Def Spd
#138
Omanyte Swift Swim
Shell Armor
Weak Armor
35 40 100 90 55 35
#139
Omastar Swift Swim
Shell Armor
Weak Armor
70 60 125 115 70 55
#225
Delibird Vital Spirit
Hustle
Insomnia
45 55 45 65 45 75
#315
Roselia Natural Cure
Poison Point
Leaf Guard
50 60 45 100 80 65
#361
Snorunt Inner Focus
Ice Body
Moody
50 50 50 50 50 50
#362
Glalie Inner Focus
Ice Body
Moody
80 80 80 80 80 80
#406
Budew Natural Cure
Poison Point
Leaf Guard
40 30 35 50 70 55
#407
Roserade Natural Cure
Poison Point
Technician
60 70 65 125 105 90
#478
Froslass Snow Cloak
Cursed Body
70 80 70 80 70 110
#543
Venipede Poison Point
Swarm
Speed Boost
30 45 59 30 39 57
#544
Whirlipede Poison Point
Swarm
Speed Boost
40 55 99 40 79 47
#545
Scolipede Poison Point
Swarm
Speed Boost
60 100 89 55 69 112
#556
Maractus Water Absorb
Chlorophyll
Storm Drain
75 86 67 106 67 60
#557
Dwebble Sturdy
Shell Armor
Weak Armor
50 65 85 35 35 55
#558
Crustle Sturdy
Shell Armor
Weak Armor
70 95 125 65 75 45
#568
Trubbish Stench
Sticky Hold
Aftermath
50 50 62 40 62 65
#569
Garbodor Stench
Weak Armor
Aftermath
80 95 82 60 82 75
#597
Ferroseed Iron Barbs 44 50 91 24 86 10
#598
Ferrothorn Iron Barbs
Anticipation
74 94 131 54 116 20
#616
Shelmet Hydration
Shell Armor
Overcoat
50 40 85 40 65 25
#617
Accelgor Hydration
Sticky Hold
Unburden
80 70 40 100 60 145
#650
Chespin Overgrow
Bulletproof
56 61 65 48 45 38
#651
Quilladin Overgrow
Bulletproof
61 78 95 56 58 57
#652
Chesnaught Overgrow
Bulletproof
88 107 122 74 75 64
#659
Bunnelby Pickup
Cheek Pouch
Huge Power
38 36 38 32 36 57
#660
Diggersby Pickup
Cheek Pouch
Huge Power
85 56 77 50 77 78