Poison-Point

Summary

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 that has this ability. Specifically, when a Pokémon with Poison Point is hit by a move requiring physical contact, there is a 30% chance that the attacking Pokémon will become poisoned.

The Poison status effect strategically depletes the affected Pokémon's HP at the end of each turn, hampering opponents progressively over time. Poison Point is common among Poison-type Pokémon, making them significantly more formidable against physically aggressive opponents. Nidorina, Nidorino, and Roselia are notable Pokémon endowed with Poison Point.

Several additional aspects emphasize the distinctiveness of Poison Point: - Immunity and Resistance: If a Poison-type Pokémon with this ability is hit by a contact move from another Poison-type Pokémon, the Poison Point won't activate as Poison-type Pokémon are immune to Poison. - Enabling Tactics: Trainers frequently utilize Poison Point as a strategy to discourage physical attackers, compelling them to shift their battle approach.

Effects

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Pokémon with the Poison-Point ability

nidoran-f
Nidoran-F

Types: Poison

nidorina
Nidorina

Types: Poison

nidoqueen
Nidoqueen

Types: Poison, Ground

nidoran-m
Nidoran-M

Types: Poison

nidorino
Nidorino

Types: Poison

nidoking
Nidoking

Types: Poison, Ground

seadra
Seadra

Types: Water

qwilfish
Qwilfish

Types: Water, Poison

roselia
Roselia

Types: Grass, Poison

budew
Budew

Types: Grass, Poison

roserade
Roserade

Types: Grass, Poison

venipede
Venipede

Types: Bug, Poison

whirlipede
Whirlipede

Types: Bug, Poison

scolipede
Scolipede

Types: Bug, Poison

skrelp
Skrelp

Types: Poison, Water

dragalge
Dragalge

Types: Poison, Dragon

overqwil
Overqwil

Types: Dark, Poison

clodsire
Clodsire

Types: Poison, Ground

qwilfish-hisui
Qwilfish-Hisui

Types: Dark, Poison

wooper-paldea
Wooper-Paldea

Types: Poison, Ground