Needle Arm is a Grass-type move introduced in Generation 3.
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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 3 | Grass | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Grass | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Grass | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Grass | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Grass | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Grass | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Grass | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Attacks with thorny arms. May cause flinching. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen | An attack using thorny arms. It may make the foe flinch. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. It may also make the target flinch. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The user attacks by wildly swinging its thorny arms. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Sword / Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
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)