{"id":492038,"date":"2026-03-15T01:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=492038"},"modified":"2026-03-15T01:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:45:11","slug":"does-mortal-spin-remove-entry-hazards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-mortal-spin-remove-entry-hazards\/","title":{"rendered":"Does mortal spin remove entry hazards?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-mortal-spin-remove-entry-hazards\/#Does_Mortal_Spin_Remove_Entry_Hazards\" title=\"Does Mortal Spin Remove Entry Hazards?\">Does Mortal Spin Remove Entry Hazards?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-mortal-spin-remove-entry-hazards\/#What_is_Mortal_Spin_and_How_Does_it_Work\" title=\"What is Mortal Spin and How Does it Work?\">What is Mortal Spin and How Does it Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-mortal-spin-remove-entry-hazards\/#FAQs_About_Mortal_Spin_and_Entry_Hazards\" title=\"FAQs About Mortal Spin and Entry Hazards\">FAQs About Mortal Spin and Entry Hazards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Mortal_Spin_Remove_Entry_Hazards\"><\/span>Does Mortal Spin Remove Entry Hazards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Mortal Spin does indeed remove <strong>entry hazards<\/strong> from the user&#8217;s side of the field, in addition to inflicting <strong>damage<\/strong> and removing any <strong>binding effects<\/strong> and <strong>Leech Seed<\/strong> from the user. The move also removes <strong>entry hazards<\/strong> such as <strong>Stealth Rock<\/strong>, <strong>Toxic Spikes<\/strong>, and <strong>Spikes<\/strong>, making it a valuable asset in battle, although it&#8217;s worth noting that <strong>Mortal Spin<\/strong> is not the same as <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong>, another move that removes <strong>entry hazards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Mortal_Spin_and_How_Does_it_Work\"><\/span>What is Mortal Spin and How Does it Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mortal Spin is a move that not only inflicts <strong>damage<\/strong> but also has the added effect of removing <strong>entry hazards<\/strong> from the user&#8217;s side of the field, making it a useful tool in battle. This move can be particularly useful for <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> that are prone to being affected by <strong>entry hazards<\/strong>, such as <strong>Stealth Rock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Mortal_Spin_and_Entry_Hazards\"><\/span>FAQs About Mortal Spin and Entry Hazards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some frequently asked questions about Mortal Spin and <strong>entry hazards<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What moves get rid of entry hazards?<\/strong> The two main moves that get rid of <strong>entry hazards<\/strong> are <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> and <strong>Defog<\/strong>, with <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> removing <strong>entry hazards<\/strong> from the user&#8217;s side of the field and <strong>Defog<\/strong> removing them from both sides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Mortal Spin the same as Rapid Spin?<\/strong> No, <strong>Mortal Spin<\/strong> and <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> are not the same, although they share some similarities, such as removing <strong>entry hazards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What moves get rid of spikes in Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> The move <strong>Defog<\/strong> will remove <strong>Spikes<\/strong> around its target, and <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> will also remove <strong>Spikes<\/strong> from the user&#8217;s side of the field.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is Stealth Rock so good?<\/strong> <strong>Stealth Rock<\/strong> is a powerful <strong>entry hazard<\/strong> that can deal significant damage to <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> that switch into battle, making it a popular choice among players.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Rapid Spin remove Toxic Spikes?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> removes <strong>Toxic Spikes<\/strong> set around the user, while <strong>Defog<\/strong> removes <strong>Toxic Spikes<\/strong> set around the target of <strong>Defog<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Rapid Spin remove Stealth Rock?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> removes <strong>Stealth Rock<\/strong> from the user&#8217;s side of the field, while <strong>Defog<\/strong> removes it from both sides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Defog remove your hazards?<\/strong> <strong>Defog<\/strong> removes <strong>entry hazards<\/strong> from both sides of the field, including those set by the user&#8217;s team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Rapid Spin worth it?<\/strong> <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> can be a valuable move for teams that rely on <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> that are affected by <strong>entry hazards<\/strong>, such as <strong>Ho-Oh<\/strong> and <strong>Dragonite<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Rapid Spin remove sticky web?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> removes <strong>Sticky Web<\/strong> set around the user, while <strong>Defog<\/strong> removes <strong>Sticky Web<\/strong> set on both sides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How can hazards be eliminated?<\/strong> <strong>Hazards<\/strong> can be eliminated by removing the source of the hazard or by using moves like <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> and <strong>Defog<\/strong> to remove <strong>entry hazards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you stack entry hazards?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>entry hazards<\/strong> can be stacked, allowing multiple hazards to be set on the field at the same time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do entry hazards break disguise?<\/strong> <strong>Entry hazards<\/strong> do not protect against <strong>disguise<\/strong>, which can be broken by other means, such as the opponent using a move that ignores <strong>abilities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Rapid Spin good for Squirtle?<\/strong> <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong> support is important for <strong>Squirtle<\/strong>, as it works best when at full <strong>HP<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Golems learn Rapid Spin?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Golem<\/strong> can learn <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong>, making it a useful move for this <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Pok\u00e9mon can learn Stealth Rock and Rapid Spin?<\/strong> Several <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> can learn both <strong>Stealth Rock<\/strong> and <strong>Rapid Spin<\/strong>, including <strong>Forretress<\/strong>, <strong>Sandslash<\/strong>, and <strong>Kabutops<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Mortal Spin Remove Entry Hazards? Mortal Spin does indeed remove entry hazards from the user&#8217;s side of the field, in addition to inflicting damage and removing any binding effects and Leech Seed from the user. The move also removes entry hazards such as Stealth Rock, Toxic Spikes, and Spikes, making it a valuable asset &#8230; <a title=\"Does mortal spin remove entry hazards?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-mortal-spin-remove-entry-hazards\/\" aria-label=\"More on Does mortal spin remove entry hazards?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-492038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=492038"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492038\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=492038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=492038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=492038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}