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Spikes Ground-Type Move Detailed Analysis and Technical Battle Specifications for Pokemon Champions

Spikes functions as a Ground-type status move that applies specific hazards to the opposing side of the battle field. Players can evaluate the precise target behavior and utility profile of this ability to optimize battle strategies against a diverse range of 16 specific Pokemon capable of learning it.

MoveSpikes
Stat profileGround
Power0
Accuracy101%
PP20
StatusPriority 0
Understanding how Ground-type status effects define battlefield positioning and defensive pressure.Status stats

Evaluating the tactical utility of Spikes as a battle entry hazard

Spikes functions as a status-category utility move that targets the opposing side of the field rather than an individual combatant. This positioning allows trainers to establish persistent entry hazards that punish incoming foes throughout the duration of a battle. Evaluating this move requires analyzing the total number of layer placements permitted and the specific chip damage thresholds generated by grounded opposing units.

Ground TypeStatus CategoryEntry HazardFoe Side Target

Power

0

Accuracy

101%

Priority

0

Effect rate

—

Battle effectTarget · foe side

Gives the opponent's side the Spikes status.

Essential behavioral constraints and tactical properties defining ground-based hazards.0 of 10 active

Deciphering the Mechanical Architecture and Interaction Flags of Spikes

Understanding why Spikes lacks contact, sound, or bullet flags is vital for anticipating how this move bypasses standard defensive abilities in battle. By examining these core mechanical traits, players can accurately map hazard deployment against specific opposing rosters. This data clarifies how Spikes interacts with unique field rules rather than relying on generic assumptions about status effects.

Hazard MechanicsField InteractionStatus MovesMove FlagsSystem 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 how Spikes integrates into competitive move pools across sixteen distinct Pokemon entries.

Comprehensive Roster Distribution for the Spikes Tactical Ability

The Spikes move relies heavily on the specific Pokemon capable of utilizing its hazard-setting status effect to control the battle field. Reviewing the complete learner pool reveals critical distribution patterns and helps players bridge the gap between abstract move mechanics and practical squad construction choices for consistent entry hazard performance.

Move DistributionRoster IntegrationHazard SettersLearner PoolCompetitive Utility
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Evaluate Alternative Hazard Deployment Options and Similar Support Techniques for Spikes

Analyzing Spikes alongside other field-effect status moves reveals the specific trade-offs inherent in diverse entry hazard strategies. Examining these tactical analogs allows players to weigh cumulative damage potential against alternative board control tools. Use these comparisons to discern whether your current team structure requires passive chip damage or specific disruptive support moves.

Entry HazardsField StatusTactical ComparisonHazard ScalingBattle Utility
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Continue evaluating move interactions and field effects to refine team synergy. Compare Spikes against other status moves to understand how different hazardous entries influence combat outcomes and strategic planning across the entire move library.

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