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Needle Arm
| (ニードルアーム Needle Arm) |
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| Generation: | III |
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Battle Data
| Type: | 
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| Category | 
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| Power: | 60 |
| Accuracy: | 100% |
| PP: | 15* |
| Affects: | Selected target |
| Secondary Effect: | Flinch |
| Priority: | 0 |
| Contact: | Yes |
Affected by
| Magic Coat: | No |
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| Bright Powder: | Yes |
| Protect/Detect: | Yes |
| Snatch: | No |
| King's Rock: | No |
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 subspecies.
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 | ||
Generation VI
By Leveling Up
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cacnea | Grass | 45 (XY), 16 (ORAS) |
| Cacturne | Grass/Dark | 53 (XY), 16 (ORAS) |
| Maractus | Grass | 22 |
| Quilladin | Grass | 26 |
| Chesnaught | Grass/Fighting | 26 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
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