| Type | Poison |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Targets all adjacent foes.
Acid deals damage and has a 10% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Prior to Generation IV, Acid instead may lower Defense. This is likely because Acid is a Physical move before Generation IV.
| 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 | The opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats. |
These pokemon learn Acid at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.
These pokemon can learn Acid as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.