Malignant Chain is a Poison-type move introduced in Generation 9.
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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 9 | Poison | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Scarlet / Violet | The user pours toxins into the target by wrapping them in a toxic, corrosive chain. This may also leave the target badly poisoned. |
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Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (1)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)