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Ability profile

Poison Touch Pokemon Ability

Generation

Generation V

Pokémon with ability

11

Effect

This Pokémon's contact moves have a 30% chance of poisoning the target with each hit. This counts as an extra effect for the purposes of Shield Dust. This ability takes effect before Mummy.

Flavor text

May poison targets when a Pokémon makes contact.

Quick summary

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

Battle context

Generation debut

Generation V

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

Main series

Yes

Poison Touch is used in main-series battles and links to 11 species profiles below.

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