Status
Power0
Accuracy90%
PP12
Primary effect
Badly poisons the target. If the user is a Poison type this move will never miss.
28PokemonView Toxic Move Data
Examination of the protective Poison-type status move and its contact-based counter-attack effectsStatusPoisonbaneful-bunker
Baneful Bunker Move Profile: Mechanics and Strategic Utility in Pokemon Champions Battle Systems
Baneful Bunker acts as a specialized status-category move that shields the user from incoming attacks during a single turn. Any opponent attempting a contact move while the shield is active incurs a poison status condition, providing a unique tactical layer for defensive interactions within the broader Pokemon Champions game environment.
MoveBaneful Bunker
Stat profilePoison
Power0
Accuracy101%
PP8
StatusPriority 4
Understanding the interaction between self-targeting protection and contact-based status infliction.Status stats
Evaluating Baneful Bunker as a Defensive Poison-Type Battle Utility Tool
Baneful Bunker functions as a specialized status maneuver designed to negate incoming damage while simultaneously penalizing opponents who utilize contact moves. By analyzing its unique Poison-type profile and self-targeting mechanics, players can determine how effectively this ability disrupts aggressive physical attackers during standard battle rotations.
Poison TypeStatus CategorySelf TargetContact PunishmentDefensive Utility
Power
0
Accuracy
101%
Priority
4
Effect rate
—
Battle effectTarget · self
The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. Any attackers that use contact moves against the user during this turn become poisoned. With each consecutive use this move's chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before.
Understanding how core interaction traits shape this Poison-type protective status effect in competitive battle scenarios.0 of 10 active
Deciphering the Mechanical Flags and Defensive Utility of Baneful Bunker
Baneful Bunker functions through specific mechanical markers that dictate its defensive outcome. By evaluating these interaction flags, players can determine how the move bypasses or succumbs to various field constraints. These properties clarify how the protective barrier interacts with opponent contact, providing essential insight for timing the application of poison status during key engagement windows.
Defensive MechanicsStatus ConditionsInteraction FlagsTurn PriorityContact Logic
This move does not pick up any of the tracked Pokemon Champions interaction traits above.
Makes contactSound-basedPunch moveBiting moveSlicing moveBullet moveWind movePowder moveDefrosts on useBlocked by Protect/Detect
Analyze the specific roster distribution to understand which combatants utilize this defensive Poison-type maneuver effectively.
Identifying Trainers and Species Equipped With the Baneful Bunker Move
Examine the specific species that integrate Baneful Bunker into their tactical sets to better grasp how this status effect influences defensive team structures. Connecting this move to its actual learners reveals which combatants possess the unique capacity to punish contact attackers, allowing for deeper strategic evaluation beyond isolated move statistics.
Move DistributionRoster IntegrationCombatant ResearchStatus UtilityPoison Learners
Analyze protective moves and secondary status infliction tools to identify consistent role overlaps in competitive setups.6 suggestions · Poison · Status
Tactical Alternatives and Parallel Defense Options for Baneful Bunker
Evaluate how Baneful Bunker compares to other defensive status options by examining core protective mechanics alongside unique punishment traits. These comparisons highlight whether specific contact-based deterrence or general shield utility better supports a defensive rotation. This analysis helps determine the distinct strategic value of Poison-type shielding compared to standard protective alternatives.
Defensive TacticsProtective MovesStatus InflictionCompetitive UtilityMove Comparison
Status
23PokemonView Toxic Spikes details
Status
8PokemonView Acid Armor Move Details
Status
Power0
Accuracy101%
PP20
Primary effect
Boosts the user's Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy by 1 stage.
6PokemonView Technical Data for Coil
Status
6PokemonView Poison Powder Move Details
Status
Power0
Accuracy100%
PP20
Primary effect
Causes all other Pokémon on the field to lose their held items.
5PokemonView Corrosive Gas Move Data
Deep Dive into More Poison-Type Move Mechanics
Continue evaluating move interactions by exploring additional Poison-type techniques available. Comparing alternative status effects and defensive options allows for more precise team building and effective counters against various enemy archetypes in high-stakes matches.
Quick Links
24 curated shortcutsExplore Pokemon Champions DataSearch Pokemon Champions DatabaseDownload Anki FlashcardsView official Pokemon Champions announcementsBrowse Daily Tactical InsightsPokemon Champions Strategy GuidesSearch Strategy Guide TopicsBrowse Strategy Guide CategoriesView Pokemon Champions RosterSearch and Filter Pokemon SpeciesBrowse Pokemon Champions Move LibrarySearch and Filter Pokemon Champions MovesView Full Pokemon Champions Item DirectorySearch and Filter ItemsExplore All Pokemon TypesBrowse All AbilitiesSearch Pokemon AbilitiesView Endure Move StatisticsView Protect Move MechanicsView Rest Move MechanicsView Sleep Talk Move StatisticsView Substitute Move MechanicsView Facade Move StatisticsView Giga Impact Battle Data