Poison-type Pokémon are always nice to have on hand and there are plenty of options in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Crobat is the best Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and many other entries in the series, though there are other great Poison-type Pokémon too.
Croabt
Crobat is a Poison and Flying-type Pokémon and can come in handy during battle with its great speed stat and attack stat. Crobat's dual-typing gives it a useful immunity to Ground-type attacks as well.
Crobat's Stats and Strengths/Weaknesses
- Type: Poison and Flying
- Stat Total: 535
- HP: 85
- Attack: 90
- Special Attack: 70
- Defense: 80
- Special Defense: 80
- Speed: 130
| Damage Modifier | Move Types |
| 4x Increased Damage | N/A |
| 2x Increased Damage | Psychic; Ice; Electric; Rock Type |
| 0.5x Less Damage | Poison; Fairy Type |
| 0.25x Less Damage | Fighting; Grass; Bug Type |
| Immunities | Ground Type |
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Other strong Poison Type Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Poison-type Pokémon are plentiful in Pokémon Legends: Arceus with the better monsters being Tentacruel and Roserade. The newly introduced Overqwil and Sneasler are both great options, though Overqwil is slightly more well-rounded.
Tentacruel
Tentacruel is a Water and Poison-type Pokémon with all-around decent stats. Where Tentacruel really shines is in its massive list of resistances. Tentacruel will take less damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Bug, and Fairy-type moves.
- Type: Water and Poison
- Stat Total: 515
- HP: 80
- Attack: 70
- Special Attack: 80
- Defense: 65
- Special Defense: 120
- Speed: 100
Roserade
Roserade is a reliable Pokémon and is very well-rounded. Its impressive 125 special attack also makes it a real threat to opponents in battle.
- Type: Grass and Poison
- Stat Total: 515
- HP: 60
- Attack: 70
- Special Attack: 125
- Defense: 65
- Special Defense: 105
- Speed: 90
Overqwil
Overqwil is a newly introduced Pokémon and is an evolution of Hisuian Qwilfish. Overqwil has moderate stats with a great 115 attack stat. Its Dark and Poison dual-typing give it only one weakness in Ground-type moves.
- Type: Dark and Poison
- Stat Total: 510
- HP: 85
- Attack: 115
- Special Attack: 65
- Defense: 95
- Special Defense: 65
- Speed: 85
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