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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.
List of Contents
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 |
Cloyster |
Qwilfish | Skarmory |
There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.
There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.
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.
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 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!
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.
It's also possible to get Spikes from the Cram-o-Matic, although the chances are still low even when using the right items.
Pokemon Who Can Learn Spikes (TR23)
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