Poison Gem is a type of consumable held item that made its debut in Generation V of the Pokémon series. When a Pokémon holding a Poison Gem executes a Poison-type move, the potency of that move is amplified by 30%. The effect is consumed upon use, indicating that the Poison Gem can be utilized only once per battle.
The main strategic advantage of a Poison Gem is to provide immediate power surges to critical Poison-type moves. This power surge allows for significant damage spikes which can play a pivotal role in shifting the course of a battle. This item can prove particularly beneficial in scenarios where a player requires to either knockout or inflict heavy damage on a pivotal opposing Pokémon.
Fascinating facts about the Poison Gem:
Held : When the holder uses a damaging poison-type move, the move has 1.5× power and this item is consumed.
Short Effect: Held: When the holder uses a damaging poison-type move, the move has 1.5× power and this item is consumed.
Held : When the holder uses a damaging poison-type move, the move has 1.5× power and this item is consumed.
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation V | 554 |
| Generation VI | 554 |
| Generation VII | 554 |
| Generation VIII | 554 |