Cotton Spore is a Grass-type move introduced in Generation 2.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 2 | Grass | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Grass | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Grass | Status | — | 85 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Grass | Status | — | 100 | 40 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing SPEED. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Cotton-like spores cling to the foe, sharply reducing its SPEED stat. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user releases cottonlike spores that cling to the foe, sharply reducing its Speed stat. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the target, harshly reducing its Speed stat. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stat. |
| Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon, which harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to opposing Pokémon. This harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)