Smog
Not in Pokémon ChampionsGen I
Game
Scarlet & Violet
PoisonSpecial
40% chance to the target.
- Power
- 30
- Accuracy
- 70%
- PP
- 20
- Hits
- One Pokémon next to the user
Changes over time
How Smog changed from game to game, newest first.
- Gen VI
Power 20 → 30 Buffed
- Gen IV
Became Special (the physical/special split)
Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.
See it in the games
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How it works in Gen IX
Has a 40% chance to the target.
“The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Good to know
- Has a secondary effect: Sheer Force boosts it and removes the effect, Serene Grace doubles the chance, and Shield Dust and Covert Cloak block it.Moves with a secondary effect
- Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.
Who learns Smog
It isn’t in Pokémon Champions.