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#0569 Garbodor

Garbodor artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
Poison
Abilities
StenchDamaging moves used in battle have a 20% chance to make the target flinch; this can stack with King’s Rock and move effects.Weak ArmorPhysical hits cut Defense but sharply up Speed.
Hidden ability
AftermathDamages the foe landing the finishing hit.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Mineral
Growth
Medium Fast
EV yield
2 Attack
Wild held item
Silk Scarf, Black Sludge
Garbodor’s base stats
HP80
Attack95
Defense82
Sp. Atk60
Sp. Def82
Speed75
Total474

Where to find it

Evolve Trubbish

Evolution

Evolves from Trubbish at Lv 26.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Garbodor’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1PoundNormalPhysical4010035The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.
1Take DownNormalPhysical908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical6010035Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack.
1Poison GasPoisonStatus—9040A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the foe’s face. It may poison the target.
1RecycleNormalStatus——10The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
1Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020Sprays a corrosive liquid that greatly lowers the target’s Special Defense.
9AmnesiaPsychicStatus——20The user empties its mind to forget its concerns. Raises its Sp. Def by 2 stages.
12Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50—15Throws a special lump of mud at the target, resetting its stat changes.
15Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
18SludgePoisonSpecial6510020Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
21StockpileNormalStatus——20The user charges up power, raising its Defense and Sp. Def. It can be used up to 3 times.
21SwallowNormalStatus——10Heals HP with stored power. The more it has stored, the more HP it restores.
24Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.
27Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
30ToxicPoisonStatus—9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
33BelchPoisonSpecial1209010The user belches at the foe to deal damage. It can’t be used unless the user has eaten a Berry.
39Pain SplitNormalStatus——20The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
43Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical120905Slams the target with filthy garbage. Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
48ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Garbodor can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010The user hurls filthy sludge at the foe. It has a 30% chance to poison the target.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled.
TM67RecycleNormalStatus——10The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015The user releases a horrible aura of malice. It has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010Sprays the target with toxic fluid. Power doubles if the target is poisoned.
TM98Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020Sprays a corrosive liquid that greatly lowers the target’s Special Defense.
TM100Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50—15Throws a special lump of mud at the target, resetting its stat changes.
TM123Body PressFightingPhysical8010010Slams into the target with its body. The higher the user’s Defense, the greater the damage.

Move tutors

Moves Garbodor can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Metal ClawSteelPhysical6010035Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack.

Pewter City · Cost: Level Ball ×1

Pewter City

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