Generation I Move

Toxic

PoisonStatus

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

  • —Power
  • 90%Accuracy
  • 10PP
  • 0Priority

Toxic Battle Data

Type
Poison
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
90%
PP
10
Priority
0
Target
Selected Pokémon
Introduced
Generation I
Contest type
Smart

Toxic Effect

Badly poisons the target. Never misses when used by a Poison-type Pokémon.

“A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.”

Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Battle Mechanics

Status condition
Poison
Duration
15 turns

Toxic TM / HM

Taught by these machines:

  • TM06Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireEmeraldFireRed & LeafGreenDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteColosseumXdBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • TM175Scarlet & Violet

Toxic In Other Generations

Toxic's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:

GamePowerAcc.PPType
Black & White—85%——

Pokémon That Learn Toxic

805 Pokémon can learn Toxic.

Learn by Level Up

Learn by Breeding

Learn by TM / HM