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Ability profile

Poison Point Pokemon Ability

Generation

Generation III

Pokémon with ability

20

Effect

Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user has a 30% chance of being poisoned.

Flavor text

Poisons foe on contact.

Quick summary

Poison Point is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.

Battle context

Generation debut

Generation III

Poison Point first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.

Main series

Yes

Poison Point is used in main-series battles and links to 20 species profiles below.

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