Pokédex - Move Data - Spikes
Gold/Silver Version
| Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND | 0 | 255 | 20 | 0 |
During effect, whenever an opposing Pokémon enters the battle, that Pokémon, unless it’s a Flying type, loses 1/8 of its maximum HP, but not less than 1 HP.
Ruby/Sapphire Version
| Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side |
Can be used up to three times. During effect, whenever an opposing Pokémon enters the battle, that Pokémon, unless it’s a Flying type or has Levitate, loses HP: 1/8 of its maximum HP (but not less than 1 HP) for one use; 1/6 of its maximum HP (but not less than 1 HP) for two uses; and 1/4 of its maximum HP (but not less than 1 HP) for three uses. Effect ends when any opposing Pokémon uses Rapid Spin.
Diamond/Pearl Version
| Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side |
Can be used up to three times. During effect, whenever an opposing Pokémon enters the battle, that Pokémon, unless it’s a Flying type or has Levitate, loses HP: 1/8 of its maximum HP (but not less than 1 HP) for one use; 1/6 of its maximum HP (but not less than 1 HP) for two uses; and 1/4 of its maximum HP (but not less than 1 HP) for three uses.
Black/White Version
| Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROUND | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | c |
Can be used up to three times. During effect, whenever an opposing Pokémon enters the battle, that Pokémon, unless it’s a Flying type or has Levitate, loses HP: 1/8 of its maximum HP (but not less than 1 HP) for one use; 1/6 of its maximum HP (but not less than 1 HP) for two uses; and 1/4 of its maximum HP (but not less than 1 HP) for three uses.
Flag c: The target can use Magic Coat to redirect this attack's effect.
Pokémon that can learn Spikes
The following Pokémon can learn Spikes:
Egg Move1 (as Shelmet)Egg Move2Level 33- Level 35
- Level 33 (as Cacnea)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 28
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 20
- LeafGreen: Level 20 (as Deoxys)
- Level 33
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43 (as Pineco)
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Pineco)
- Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 23 (as Pineco)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 28 (as Pineco)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 23
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 28
- Egg Move13
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move13 (as Budew)
- Egg Move14 (as Roselia)
- Egg Move14 (as Budew)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 42
- Diamond/Pearl: Level 27
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 28
Pokémon that can learn Spikes in the Game Boy games
The following Pokémon can learn Spikes:
Crystal: Level 33Gold/Silver; Crystal: Pokémon Distribution: Pokemon Center NY- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 49
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 43 (as Pineco)