Black Sludge
Effect
Held: If the holder is Poison-type, restores 1/16 max HP at the end of each turn. Otherwise, damages the holder by 1/16 its max HP at the end of each turn.
Cost$4,000
Sell$2,000
Fling Power30 BP
OU Usage2.8%
Wild Pokemon6 species
Games10 titles
HoldableYes
Black Sludge Competitive Usage by Format
Formats follow the Smogon tier ladder: OU (highest usage cutoff) down to ZU (lowest). Formats below the line are special metagames with their own rulesets.
OU2.8%
UU3.5%
RU3.2%
NU2.8%
PU2.2%
ZU1.8%
Ubers2.2%
LC0.8%
Doubles OU1.5%
Monotype4.2%
Game Descriptions
Gen IVA hold item that gradually restores the HP of Poison-type Pokémon. It inflicts damage on all other types.
Gen VA held item that gradually restores the HP of Poison-type Pokémon. It inflicts damage on all other types.
Gen VIAn item to be held by a Pokémon. It gradually restores HP to Poison-type Pokémon. It damages any other type.
Gen VIIAn item to be held by a Pokémon. It gradually restores HP to Poison-type Pokémon. It damages any other type.
Gen VIIIAn item to be held by a Pokémon. It gradually restores HP to Poison-type Pokémon. It damages any other type.
Black Sludge Price History
| Game | Buy Price | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| DPPtHGSSBWB2W2XYORASBDSP | N/A | $100 |
| SMUSUM | N/A | $2,000 |
| SwSh | $3,000 | $2,000 |
| SV | $10,000 | $2,500 |
Wild Pokemon Holding Black Sludge (6)
Event Pokemon with Black Sludge
| Event | Game | Region | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Golgo's Sableye | BWB2W2 | Japanese | September 15 to 28, 2013 |
Black Sludge in Spin-Off Games
| Game | Description |
|---|---|
| Pokémon: Magikarp Jump | In Pokémon: Magikarp Jump, Black Sludge is a Friendship Item that can be purchased for 600. It summons Gengar as a helper Pokémon. |
| Pokémon Pokopia | In Pokémon Pokopia, the Black Sludge is one of the lost relics that can be found. Name Description Category Classification Tile Size Paintable Requirements Favorites Trade value Replication cost Black Sludge Sludge with a repulsive odor. Try hanging it up in a frame! Other N/A 1x1 No N/A ??? 1000 (Standard)1500 (Favorite) ??? [Acquisition] Games Finite methods Repeatable methods Pokopia Appraise small lost relics. |
Black Sludge Availability by Game
Gen I
Red/BlueYellow
Gen II
Gold/SilverCrystal
Gen III
Ruby/SapphireEmeraldFireRed/LeafGreen
Gen IV
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
Gen V
Black/WhiteBlack 2/White 2
Gen VI
X/YOmega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Gen VII
Sun/MoonUltra Sun/Ultra MoonLet's Go Pikachu/Eevee
Gen VIII
Sword/ShieldBrilliant Diamond/Shining PearlLegends: Arceus
Gen IX
Scarlet/Violet
Black Sludge in Other Languages
| Language | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kana) | くろいヘドロ |
| 🇰🇷 | Korean | 검은진흙 |
| 🇹🇼 | Chinese (Traditional) | 黑色污泥 |
| 🇫🇷 | French | Boue Noire |
| 🇩🇪 | German | Giftschleim |
| 🇪🇸 | Spanish | Lodo Negro |
| 🇮🇹 | Italian | Fangopece |
| 🇯🇵 | Japanese (Kanji) | くろいヘドロ |
| 🇨🇳 | Chinese (Simplified) | 黑色污泥 |