What type is Poison Sting?

Poison Sting is a Poison-type physical move with 15 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Poison Sting?

45 Pokemon can learn Poison Sting through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Poison Sting do?

Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to poison the target.

When was Poison Sting introduced?

Poison Sting was introduced in Generation I.

Poison Sting

poison Physical

Power15

Accuracy100%

PP35

Status☠️ Poison

Typepoison

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen I

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger to inflict damage. This has a 30% chance to also poison the target.

Pokemon That Learn Poison Sting (45)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#013	Weedle	bug poison	Shield DustRun Away (HA)	Lv. 1	40	35	30	20	20	50	195
#015	Beedrill	bug poison	SwarmSniper (HA)	Lv. 17	65	90	40	45	80	75	395
#023	Ekans	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	Lv. 4	35	60	44	40	54	55	288
#024	Arbok	poison	IntimidateShed SkinUnnerve (HA)	Lv. 1	60	95	69	65	79	80	448
#027	Sandshrew	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	Lv. 3	50	75	85	20	30	40	300
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	Lv. 1	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#029	Nidoran♀	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Lv. 14	55	47	52	40	40	41	275
#030	Nidorina	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Lv. 14	70	62	67	55	55	56	365
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	Lv. 14	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#032	Nidoran♂	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Lv. 14	46	57	40	40	40	50	273
#033	Nidorino	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	Lv. 14	61	72	57	55	55	65	365
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	Lv. 14	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#072	Tentacool	water poison	Clear BodyLiquid OozeRain Dish (HA)	Lv. 1	40	40	35	50	100	70	335
#073	Tentacruel	water poison	Clear BodyLiquid OozeRain Dish (HA)	Lv. 1	80	70	65	80	120	100	515
#167	Spinarak	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	Lv. 1	40	60	40	40	40	30	250
#168	Ariados	bug poison	SwarmInsomniaSniper (HA)	Lv. 1	70	90	70	60	70	40	400
#207	Gligar	ground flying	Hyper CutterSand VeilImmunity (HA)	Lv. 1	65	75	105	35	65	85	430
#211	Qwilfish	water poison	Poison PointSwift SwimIntimidate (HA)	Lv. 1	65	95	85	55	55	85	440
#265	Wurmple	bug	Shield DustRun Away (HA)	Lv. 1	45	45	35	20	30	20	195
#266	Silcoon	bug	Shed Skin	Lv. 1	50	35	55	25	25	15	205
#267	Beautifly	bug flying	SwarmRivalry (HA)	Lv. 1	60	70	50	100	50	65	395
#268	Cascoon	bug	Shed Skin	Lv. 1	50	35	55	25	25	15	205
#269	Dustox	bug poison	Shield DustCompound Eyes (HA)	Lv. 1	60	50	70	50	90	65	385
#315	Roselia	grass poison	Natural CurePoison PointLeaf Guard (HA)	Lv. 1	50	60	45	100	80	65	400
#331	Cacnea	grass	Sand VeilWater Absorb (HA)	Lv. 1	50	85	40	85	40	35	335
#332	Cacturne	grass dark	Sand VeilWater Absorb (HA)	Lv. 1	70	115	60	115	60	55	475
#406	Budew	grass poison	Natural CurePoison PointLeaf Guard (HA)	Lv. 1	40	30	35	50	70	55	280
#407	Roserade	grass poison	Natural CurePoison PointTechnician (HA)	Lv. 1	60	70	65	125	105	90	515
#416	Vespiquen	bug flying	PressureUnnerve (HA)	Lv. 1	70	80	102	80	102	40	474
#451	Skorupi	poison bug	Battle ArmorSniperKeen Eye (HA)	Lv. 1	40	50	90	30	55	65	330
#452	Drapion	poison dark	Battle ArmorSniperKeen Eye (HA)	Lv. 1	70	90	110	60	75	95	500
#453	Croagunk	poison fighting	AnticipationDry SkinPoison Touch (HA)	Lv. 1	48	61	40	61	40	50	300
#454	Toxicroak	poison fighting	AnticipationDry SkinPoison Touch (HA)	Lv. 1	83	106	65	86	65	85	490
#472	Gliscor	ground flying	Hyper CutterSand VeilPoison Heal (HA)	Lv. 1	75	95	125	45	75	95	510
#543	Venipede	bug poison	Poison PointSwarmSpeed Boost (HA)	Lv. 1	30	45	59	30	39	57	260
#544	Whirlipede	bug poison	Poison PointSwarmSpeed Boost (HA)	Lv. 1	40	55	99	40	79	47	360
#545	Scolipede	bug poison	Poison PointSwarmSpeed Boost (HA)	Lv. 1	60	100	89	55	69	112	485
#592	Frillish	water ghost	Water AbsorbCursed BodyDamp (HA)	Lv. 4	55	40	50	65	85	40	335
#593	Jellicent	water ghost	Water AbsorbCursed BodyDamp (HA)	Lv. 1	100	60	70	85	105	60	480
#595	Joltik	bug electric	Compound EyesUnnerveSwarm (HA)	Egg	50	47	50	57	50	65	319
#596	Galvantula	bug electric	Compound EyesUnnerveSwarm (HA)	Egg	70	77	60	97	60	108	472
#747	Mareanie	poison water	MercilessLimberRegenerator (HA)	Lv. 1	50	53	62	43	52	45	305
#748	Toxapex	poison water	MercilessLimberRegenerator (HA)	Lv. 1	50	63	152	53	142	35	495
#904	Overqwil	dark poison	Poison PointSwift SwimIntimidate (HA)	Lv. 1	85	115	95	65	65	85	510
#980	Clodsire	poison ground	Poison PointWater AbsorbUnaware (HA)	Lv. 1	130	75	60	45	100	20	430

Similar Poison Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Gunk Shot	Physical	120	80	5	Has a chance to poison the target.
Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	Has a chance to poison the target.
Dire Claw	Physical	80	100	15	The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
Cross Poison	Physical	70	100	20	Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to poison the target.
Barb Barrage	Physical	60	100	10	The user launches countless toxic barbs to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. This move’s power is doubled if the target is already poisoned.
Poison Fang	Physical	50	100	15	Has a chance to badly poison the target.
Poison Tail	Physical	50	100	25	Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to poison the target.
Mortal Spin	Physical	30	100	15	The user performs a spin attack that can also eliminate the effects of such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also poisons opposing Pokémon.

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