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Gunk Shot

In Pokémon ChampionsGen IV

Game

Pokémon Champions

PoisonPhysical

30% chance to the target.

Power: 120
Accuracy: 80%
PP: 5
Hits: One Pokémon next to the user

Changes over time

How Gunk Shot changed from game to game, newest first.

Gen VI
Accuracy 70% → 80% Buffed

Numbers: PokéAPI’s changelog. Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, PokéAPI’s notes where Showdown’s don’t differ. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

See it in the games

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How it works in Champions

Has a 30% chance to the target.

“The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Has a secondary effect: Sheer Force boosts it and removes the effect, Serene Grace doubles the chance, and Shield Dust and Covert Cloak block it.Moves with a secondary effect
Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.

Who runs Gunk Shot on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown, not the in-game ladder.

On the ladder today

Ranked Doubles Pokémon with Gunk Shot among their most used moves.