Pokémon Claude Red
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Poison is one of the 15 types in Pokémon Red. Poison moves are physical (they use Attack and Defense) and are super effective against Grass and Bug. Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Psychic, and Bug. There are 33 Poison-type Pokémon and 8 Poison-type moves.
Poison attacking
| Effect | Against |
|---|---|
| Super effective (2×) | Grass Bug |
| Not very effective (½×) | Poison Ground Rock Ghost |
| No effect (0×) | — |
Poison defending
Poison-type Pokémon
Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur
Weedle
Kakuna
Beedrill
Ekans
Arbok
Nidoran♀
Nidorina
Nidoqueen
Nidoran♂
Nidorino
Nidoking
Zubat
Golbat
Oddish
Gloom
Vileplume
Venonat
Venomoth
Bellsprout
Weepinbell
Victreebel
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Grimer
Muk
Gastly
Haunter
Gengar
Koffing
Weezing
Poison-type moves
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | TM/HM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sludge | 65 | 100% | 20 | |
| Acid | 40 | 100% | 30 | |
| Smog | 20 | 70% | 20 | |
| Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | |
| Poison Powder | — | 75% | 35 | |
| Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | TM06 |
| Poison Gas | — | 55% | 40 | |
| Acid Armor | — | 100% | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Poison weak to in Pokémon Red?
Poison-type Pokémon take double damage from Ground, Psychic, and Bug.
What is Poison strong against in Pokémon Red?
Poison moves are super effective against Grass and Bug.
What is the strongest Poison move in Pokémon Red?
Sludge, with 65 power.