Poison-Point

Poison Point is an intrinsic ability that has a chance to inflict the Poison status condition on an opponent when they make contact with the Pokémon possessing this ability. Specifically, when a Pokémon with Poison Point is hit by a move that requires physical contact, there is a 30% chance that the attacking Pokémon will be poisoned.

The Poison status effect gradually depletes the affected Pokémon's HP at the end of each turn, which can strategically impair opponents over time. Poison Point is prevalent among Poison-type Pokémon, making them more hazardous when facing physically aggressive opponents. Notable Pokémon with Poison Point include Nidorina, Nidorino, and Roselia.

Several additional points make Poison Point noteworthy: - Immunity and Resistance: If a Poison-type Pokémon with this ability is hit by a contact move from another Poison-type Pokémon, the poison effect won't activate, as Poison-types are immune to being poisoned. - Enabling Tactics: Trainers often use Poison Point to deter physical attackers, forcing

Effects

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being poisoned.

Flavor Texts

ruby-sapphire: Poisons foe on contact.
emerald: Poisons foe on contact.
firered-leafgreen: Poisons foe on contact.
diamond-pearl: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the foe.
platinum: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the foe.
heartgold-soulsilver: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the foe.
black-white: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
black-2-white-2: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
x-y: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
sun-moon: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
sword-shield: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.
scarlet-violet: Contact with the Pokémon may poison the attacker.