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status movePokemon Champions - Reg M-B / VGC 2026Limited usage data

Spikes - Pokemon Champions

Hurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.

Type
Ground
Category
status
Power
-
Accuracy
Always
Priority
0

Best current meta users

No current Reg M-B usage users are indexed for Spikes.

Champions Pokemon that learn it

ForretressForretressQwilfishQwilfishHeracrossHeracrossMega HeracrossMega HeracrossMega SkarmoryMega SkarmorySkarmorySkarmoryGlalieGlalieMega GlalieMega GlalieRoseradeRoseradeGarchompGarchompMega GarchompMega GarchompGliscorGliscorFroslassFroslassMega FroslassMega FroslassMega ScolipedeMega ScolipedeScolipedeScolipedeGarbodorGarbodorChesnaughtChesnaughtMega ChesnaughtMega ChesnaughtGreninjaGreninjaMega GreninjaMega GreninjaDiggersbyDiggersbyKlefkiKlefkiOverqwilOverqwilMeowscaradaMeowscaradaOrthwormOrthwormGlimmoraGlimmoraMega GlimmoraMega Glimmora

Move text

Scatters spikes around the opposing field, which damage opposing Pokémon that enter the field for 1/8 of their max HP. Pokémon immune to Ground moves are immune to this damage, except during Gravity. Up to three layers of spikes may be laid down, adding 1/16 to the damage done: two layers of spikes damage for 3/16 max HP, and three layers damage for 1/4 max HP. Wonder Guard does not block damage from this effect. Rapid Spin removes this effect from its user’s side of the field. Defog removes this effect from its target’s side of the field.

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Mechanics notes

Spikes is status.

Use the linked Pokemon pages to check stats, abilities, items, and full learnsets before committing this move to a team slot.

Questions

What does Spikes do in Pokemon Champions?

Hurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.

Which Pokemon use Spikes in the current meta?

Spikes has limited current Reg M-B usage in PokeSynergy's dataset.

Which Pokemon learn Spikes in Champions?

Champions Pokemon that learn Spikes include Forretress, Qwilfish, Heracross, Mega Heracross, Mega Skarmory, Skarmory.