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Sludge (ヘドロこうげき Sludge Attack?) is a damage-dealing Poison-type move introduced in the first generation.

Effects[]

Generation I[]

Sludge does damage and has a 40% chance of poisoning the target.

Generation II Onwards[]

Sludge now has a 30% chance to poison the target. Sludge can be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining an extra appeal point if Sludge Bomb was used in the prior turn. It can also be used to start a combination, causing Sludge Bomb to give two extra appeal points if used in the next turn.

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

Pokémon Type Generation
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX

By breeding[]

Pokémon Type Generation
II III IV V VI VII VIII IX

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