Spikes
Effect
Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.
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."
Where to find it
Game-by-game pickup locations, plus wild Pokémon that may be holding the TM.
Machine by version
- TR23taught inSword ShieldGeneration VIII
- Sw ShWild Area Watt Traders 3★ · 4★ · 5★ Max Raid Battles ( Dusty Bowl , Giant's Seat , Rolling Fields ) Only in The Isle of Armor : 3★ · 4★ · 5★ Max Raid Battles ( Fields of Honor , Challenge Road , Training Lowlands , Potbottom Desert ) Cram-o-matic ( Ground : 22-30 points) Only in The Crown Tundra : Snowslide Slope Watt Trader 3★ · 4★ · 5★ Max Raid Battles ( Slippery Slope , Giant's Bed , Snowslide Slope , Ballimere Lake )(2,000 W)
- TM90taught inScarlet VioletGeneration IX
- S VAsado Desert · East Province (Area Three) · West Province (Area One) · TM Machine Only in The Teal Mask : Fellhorn Gorge(3,000 LP Pincurchin Spines ×3 Qwilfish Spines ×3)
- TM88taught inLegends ZaGeneration IX
- ZAVert Sector 8 (reward for completing Side Mission 041: Watch Out for Traps")