| Needle Arm ニードルアーム
Needle Arm | |
|---|---|
| File:Needle Arm III.jpeg | |
| General Information | |
| Type: | 
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| Generation: | III |
| Battle Data | |
| Category | Physical |
| Power: | 60 |
| Accuracy: | 100% |
| PP: | 15* |
| Effects: | Selected target |
| Secondary Effect: | Flinch |
| Priority: | 0 |
| Contact: | Yes |
| Affected by | |
| Magic Coat: | No |
| Bright Powder: | Yes |
| Protect/Detect: | Yes |
| Snatch: | No |
| King's Rock: | No |
| Contest data | |
| Pokémon Contests RSE | |
| Type: | Smart |
| Appeal: | 1 ♥ |
| Jam: | 4 ♥♥♥♥ |
| Super Contests DPPt | |
| Type: | Smart |
| Appeal: | 3 ♥♥♥ |
Needle Arm is a Grass-type move introduced in Generation III. It was Cacnea and Cacturne's signature move until Generation V.
It can currently be learned by Cacnea, Cacturne, and Maractus, all based on Cacti, a spiky species of plant, with different Sub-species.
Effect[]
In Battle[]
The foe is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a high critical-hit ratio.
Contests[]
Badly startles the Pokémon in front.
Super Contests[]
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.
Learnset[]
Generation III[]
By Leveling Up[]
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cacnea | Grass | 37 |
| Cacturne | Grass/Dark | 41 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
Generation IV[]
By Leveling Up[]
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cacnea | Grass | 45 |
| Cacturne | Grass/Dark | 53 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
Generation V[]
By Leveling Up[]
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cacnea | Grass | 45 |
| Cacturne | Grass/Dark | 53 |
| Maractus | Grass | 22 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||