Acid is a Poison-type move introduced in Generation 1.
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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 1 | Poison | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Poison | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Poison | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower DEFENSE. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The foe is sprayed with a harsh, hide-melting acid that may lower DEFENSE. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets’ Sp. Def stats. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats. |
| Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stat. |
| Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus · Scarlet / Violet | Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (2)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)