Ability Detail

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.

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.