Spore

Grass

Puts the target to sleep. Powder move; fails vs Grass types, Overcoat and Safety Goggles.

Technical data

Type
Grass
Category
status
Power
—
Accuracy
100
PP
15
Priority
0
Target
adjacent
Contact
No
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

The most reliable sleep in the format, disabling threats for several turns when it connects.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: does not block this move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: no effect (non-priority).

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Spore good in VGC?

The most reliable sleep in the format, disabling threats for several turns when it connects.

＋Is Spore affected by Protect?

Yes, Spore is blocked by Protect and Detect.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.