Acid Spray+

Poison

Acid Spray+ is a Charged Attack of type Poison in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 160 damage and it costs 100 energy. In GO Battle League, Acid Spray+ deals 20 damage and costs 40 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Acid Spray+ effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Poison×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×0.6×0.6×1.0×0.6×0.4×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6

Acid Spray+ Adventure Effects

Acid Spray+ has no Adventure Effects.

Acid Spray+ in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypePoison
Power160
Energy100
Animation Duration3.0s
Damage Window2.1s - 2.8s
DPS53.33 Damage per second
DPE1.6 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

PoisonSludge50332.0s25
PoisonPoison Fang30331.5s20
PoisonCross Poison40331.5s26.67
PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s34
PoisonSludge Wave1051003.0s35
PoisonGunk Shot1301003.0s43.33
PoisonAcid Spray20503.0s6.67
PoisonAcid Spray+1601003.0s53.33
PoisonMax Ooze2501002.5s100
PoisonG-Max Malodor3501002.5s140

Acid Spray+ in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypePoison
Power20
Energy40
DPE0.5 Damage per Energy
TagsSpam / BaitDebuff

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Acid Spray+ has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

PoisonSludgeSpam / Bait1.757040
PoisonPoison FangSpam / BaitDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Poison Fang has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.255040
PoisonCross PoisonSpam / BaitBoost
Special effectsSpecial

Cross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
1.435035
PoisonSludge BombGeneral1.68050
PoisonSludge WaveNuke1.6911065
PoisonGunk ShotNuke1.7313075
PoisonAcid SprayGeneralDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Acid Spray has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
0.442045
PoisonAcid Spray+Spam / BaitDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Acid Spray+ has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 33.3%
0.52040
PoisonMax OozeGeneral—0
PoisonG-Max MalodorGeneral—0

Strongest Pokémon with Acid Spray+

1.Mega Victreebel (Mega)Mega VictreebelDarkSucker PunchPoisonAcid Spray+15.617.93287941s50

Best Great League Pokémon with Acid Spray+

Great League

No Pokémon in our current Great League rankings have Acid Spray+ in their recommended moveset.

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Acid Spray+

Ultra League

No Pokémon in our current Ultra League rankings have Acid Spray+ in their recommended moveset.

Best Master League Pokémon with Acid Spray+

Master League

No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Acid Spray+ in their recommended moveset.

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Acid Spray+

All Pokémon that can learn Acid Spray+

71Mega Victreebel (Mega)Mega VictreebelPoisonAcid Spray+ReleasedStandard learnset

Acid Spray+ FAQ

How does Acid Spray+ compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Acid Spray+ has higher move-only DPS compared with Gunk Shot: 53.33 versus 43.33. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Acid Spray+ deals less damage per energy compared with Sludge (0.5 versus 1.75 DPE), and costs the same energy (40 versus 40). Higher DPE uses energy more efficiently; a lower cost lets you reach the attack sooner.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

How are the best PvP users selected?

These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

How are the strongest Pokémon with Acid Spray+ ranked?

Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Acid Spray+?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Acid Spray+ damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

What does the complete learnset list include?

It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Acid Spray+, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.