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How is Needle Arm affected by rough skin in Generation 3?
So I have been playing through Pokemon Emerald again. I decided to run with a Cacturne this time around. I am curious as to how its signature move Needle Arm can cause rough skin to activate, especially considering (as far as my understanding goes) all grass moves in Generation 3 are considered special attacks. About the only thing that makes sense to me is, that it is calculated as special damage, while still being considered a move that makes physical contact. I know this may be incredibly irrelevant, but I would still love to know for my own curiosity.
Thanks!
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wait needle arm was in gen 3?
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Yes, Needle Arm was introduced in Gen 3, but it was an exclusive move for Cacnea and Cacturne.
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So I was basically correct in my assumption? It’s a special attack that makes contact?
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That was an interesting way to have done it. Before I fell into this rabbit hole, I would have sworn that gen 3 was the first game to have special and non special damage, within every type. Kind of stuff I never used to pay attention to back when it first came out.
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wow I had no clue since I don't like cacnea
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Whenever I go back and play through the old games, I will try and use a different team. So I have never actually used one before now. He is actually one of the strongest members I have now.
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