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Clanging Scales

dragon type
Special

Move Details

Power
110
Accuracy
100%
PP
5
Priority
0
Critical hit chance
1/24
Effect chance
100%
  • Blocked by Detect and Protect
  • Copied by Mirror Move
  • Sound-based
  • Ignores Substitute

Effect

Lowers the user’s Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.

Inflicts regular damage. Lowers the user’s Defense by one stage.

Target
All Opponents
Introduced
Generation Vii

Stat Changes

  • Defense: -1

In-Game Descriptions

6 entries

Sun Moon

The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack the opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat goes down after the attack.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack the opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat goes down after the attack.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack the opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat goes down after the attack.

Sword Shield

The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat goes down after the attack.

Legends Arceus

The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user's Defense stat goes down after the attack.

Scarlet Violet

The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user's Defense stat is lowered after the attack.

Pokémon That Learn Clanging Scales

2 Pokémon are represented across all recorded games.

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Scarlet Violet Learners

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Clanging Scales Learners by Size

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