Toxic (technique)

Toxic is a useful Poison ability, that badly poisons anyone it comes in contact with.

Description
Toxic has quite a few different forms, all with similar outcomes. Many use the inhalation of gases or spores to spread the poison. One variation is a cloud of black smog released from the mouth that poisons anyone who inhales it. Another variation, commonly used in large-scale battles alongside Napalm techniques, is a stream of thick purple liquid fired from wherever the user releases such kinds of attacks, which breaks apart and forms a number of small puddles, which then vaporize over time and again, poisoning anyone who inhales it. Another similar variation is an identical liquid fired from the mouth that can dissolve almost anything upon direct contact, and again poisons with the vapors. The final, and least commonly used variation of the inhalation-required techniques is a spray of poisonous spores released from the user's hands. These techniques are quite easily countered with Wind-elemental techniques, and can also potentially be removed by Fire-elemental moves, although they also bring about a chance to trigger an explosion. Additionally, the liquid-based attacks can be counteracted by diluting them with Water.

Other techniques require the target to come into physical contact with either the user or a solid ball of poison. One such variation involves the user raising their hands above the target, usually when restrained, and dropping a number of toxic orbs directly onto their body. Another variation is commonly mistaken for Poison Jab, where the user jabs the target with the tip of a stiffened tail, inserting the poison. The final observed variation requires constant physical contact to continuously pump more poison into the target's body. This variation is often used by people with weaker poisons to increase the concentration to a lethal dose. These variations are harder to counter or defend against, due to the physical contact involved. Like all other Poisons, however, it can be cured using specialized antidotes, or in the cases of a few, genetic abilities or attacks.

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