Stun Spore (move)
Move data
| Type | Grass |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | 75 |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Stun Spore paralyzes the target, if it hits. Paralyzed Pokémon have a 25% chance of not being able to attack, and their Speed is decreased by 50% (75% in Generations 1-6).
Electric type Pokémon, those with the ability Limber or those behind a Substitute cannot be paralyzed.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Grassium Z and uses its Z-Power, Stun Spore turns into Z-Stun Spore and raises Special Defense one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Stun Spore |
|---|---|
| Japanese | しびれごな (Shibire Gona) |
| German | Stachelspore |
| French | Para-Spore |
| Italian | Paralizzante |
| Spanish | Paralizador |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | A move that may paralyze the foe. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | Scatters a powder that may paralyze the foe. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Paralyzing dust is scattered wildly. It may paralyze the foe. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
| Sword/Shield | The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Stun Spore at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 12
#547 / Grass · Fairy
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Stun Spore as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#829 / Grass
Grass