#0023 · Updated Johto #050 · heartgold soulsilver · gen 4
Snake Pokémon
It can freely detach its jaw to swallow large prey whole. It can become too heavy to move, however.
Total: 288
Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
EV yield (current): +1 ATK
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenrod City Game Corner (heartgold) | Receive as a gift | 100% | 15 |
| Safari Zone Marshland (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 15–16 |
| Safari Zone Marshland (heartgold) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 15–16 |
| Safari Zone Marshland (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 15–16 |
| Road 32 (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 4 |
| Road 33 (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 7 |
| Road 4 (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 8 |
| Safari Zone Marshland (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 15–16 |
| Road 3 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WrapA long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | 15 | 85% | ||
| 1 | LeerThe foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.▶ All opponents |
| Walking in tall grass or a cave |
| 20% |
| 8 |
| Road 33 (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 7 |
| Road 32 (soulsilver) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 4 |
| — |
| 100% |
| 4 | Poison StingThe foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 15 | 100% |
| 9 | BiteThe foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% |
| 12 | GlareThe user intimidates the foe with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 75% |
| 17 | ScreechAn earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% |
| 20 | AcidThe foe is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ All opponents | Poison | 40 | 100% |
| 25 | StockpileThe user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| 25 | Spit UpThe power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| 25 | SwallowThe power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| 28 | Mud BombThe user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 65 | 85% |
| 33 | Gastro AcidThe user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 100% |
| 36 | HazeThe user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.▶ Entire field | Ice | — | — |
| 41 | Gunk ShotThe user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 120 | 70% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM19 | Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 60 | 100% | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Iron TailThe foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombThe user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM41 | TormentThe user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM49 | SnatchThe user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.▶ User | Dark | — | — | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM66 | PaybackIf the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM79 | Dark PulseThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 80 | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM84 | Poison JabThe foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |
Tutor: HeadbuttThe user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, SpiteThe user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.▶ Selected Pokémon, Gastro AcidThe user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.▶ Selected Pokémon
intimidate, shed skin intimidate, shed skin, unnerve
Egg moves: SlamThe foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon, DisableFor several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.▶ Selected Pokémon, SpiteThe user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.▶ Selected Pokémon, Scary FaceThe user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, PursuitAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Beat UpThe user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage.▶ Selected Pokémon, Poison FangThe user bites the foe with toxic fangs. It may also leave the foe badly poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon, Poison TailAn attack with a high critical-hit ratio. This tail attack may also poison the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon, SwitcherooThe user trades held items with the foe faster than the eye can follow.▶ Selected Pokémon