Needle Shot

Needle Shot
Needle Shot
Type
Category
Move Data
PP	20 (32 max.)
Power	25
Accuracy	100
Contact?	No
Secondary Information
Affected by Protect Not Affected by Magic Coat and Magic Bounce Not Affected by Snatch Affected by King's Rock
Target
May affect all adjacent Pokémon.

Needle Shot is a damage-dealing Grass-type multi-hit move. It is closely associated with Needlynx.

Description

The rears up and then slams down to the ground in a rapid, whipping motion, releasing a hail of needles from its body to rain down on its foe.

Effects

Needle Shot does damage, hitting 2-5 times per use. There is a 33.3% chance that it will hit 2 times, a 33.3% chance that it will hit 3 times, a 16.7% chance that it will hit 4 times, and a 16.7% chance that it will hit 5 times. This gives the attack an average power of 79.2. Each hit made has an equal chance to be a critical hit and a 8% chance of causing the opponent to flinch (to a maximum of 40%).

Pokémon that learn this move

Miato Pokémon

#	Pokémon		Type		Method
					Level Up	TM	Breeding	Move Tutor	Other
???		Needlynx			✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.

Other Pokémon

#	Pokémon		Type		Method
					Level Up	TM	Breeding	Move Tutor	Other
331		Cacnea								✔
348		Cacturne							✔
459		Snover							✔
460		Abomasnow							✔
556		Maractus								✔
650		Chespin						✔		✔
651		Quilladin						✔		✔
652		Chesnaught					✔		✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.