Black Sludge

Black Sludge is a held item primarily designed for Poison-type Pokémon, known for its unique dual effect. When held by a Poison-type Pokémon, Black Sludge restores 1/16th of the holder's max HP at the end of each turn, similar to the healing effect of Leftovers. However, if a non-Poison-type Pokémon holds Black Sludge, it instead inflicts damage equal to 1/8th of the holder's max HP at the end of each turn, making it detrimental to any non-Poison Pokémon.

This dual nature makes Black Sludge particularly valuable in competitive play for several strategic reasons:

1. Sustain for Poison-types: Poison-type Pokémon benefit from the sustained recovery, allowing them to improve their longevity in battles. Common users include bulky Poison-types like Toxapex, Amoonguss, and Weezing, which can stall opponents and outlast them through consistent healing.

2. Anti-Trick Strategy: The

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.

Short Effect: Held: Poison-type holder recovers 1/16 (6.25%) max HP each turn. Non-Poison-Types take 1/8 (12.5%) max HP damage.

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.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 30

• Cost 4000
• Category Held Items
• Attributes
  Holdable Holdable Active