Pokemon Who Can Learn Spikes (TR23)

This is an article for the move Spikes (TR23) and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Spikes (TR23) - Type and Effect

Type
Category
Power	-
Accuracy	-
PP	20
Effect	The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team's feet. The trap hurts Pokemon that switch into battle.
Max Move	Max Guard Power: -
TM / TR	TR23

Pokemon That Learn Spikes (TR23)

By Default

Cloyster

By Level Up

Qwilfish

Skarmory

By TM / TR

Sandslash	Alolan Sandslash	Cloyster
Omanyte	Omastar	Mew
Qwilfish	Heracross	Delibird
Skarmory	Roselia	Snorunt
Glalie	Budew	Roserade
Froslass	Venipede	Whirlipede
Scolipede	Maractus	Dwebble
Crustle	Trubbish	Garbodor
Ferroseed	Ferrothorn	Shelmet
Accelgor	Bunnelby	Diggersby
Klefki	Wimpod	Golisopod
Naganadel	Rolycoly	Carkol
Coalossal	Pincurchin

By Egg Move

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Competitive Analysis

Spikes is one of the entry hazards that are widely-used in the metagame. It threatens your foe on switching their Pokemon (unless of course the ones they're switching in won't be grounded due to its typing/Ability).

With entry hazards being a prevalent tactic in battles, be aware that this can be easily countered by moves such as Rapid Spin or Defog.

Fire-type Pokemon usually have Heavy-Duty Boots as their held item as they are vulnerable to both Spikes and Stealth Rock.

Spikes vs Stealth Rock

Besides the type of damage done, one key difference between Spikes and Stealth Rock is the number of moves needed for it to deal the maximum amount of damage.

You need to use Spikes three times in order to reach the highest amount of damage it can deal, while you only need to use Stealth Rock once, as the damage calculation will depend on the switched-in Pokemon's durability to Rock-type attacks.

List of Moves that Generate Entry Hazards

Spikes (TR23) Locations

Purchase from the Wild Area Trader

Spikes is available to purchase from the Watt Traders in the Wild Area for 2000 Watts.

The Watt Traders' selection of TM and TRs changes everyday so make sure to check what's in stock!

How to Farm Watts Quickly

A Possible Drop from Max Raids

It's also possible to get Spikes from Ground-type Max Raid dens as a reward for defeating or catching the resident Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon.

How to Max Raid With Friends

Get from the Cram-o-Matic

It's also possible to get Spikes from the Cram-o-Matic, although the chances are still low even when using the right items.

How to Use the Cram-o-Matic

Related Links

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