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Shadow Claw

ghost type
Physical

Move Details

Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Priority
0
Critical hit chance
1/8
Effect chance
—
  • Makes contact
  • Blocked by Detect and Protect
  • Copied by Mirror Move

Effect

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Inflicts regular damage. User’s critical hit rate is one level higher when using this move.

Target
Selected Pokemon
Introduced
Generation Iv

In-Game Descriptions

13 entries

Diamond Pearl

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Platinum

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Heartgold Soulsilver

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Black White

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Black 2 White 2

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

X Y

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Sun Moon

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Sword Shield

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Legends Arceus

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Scarlet Violet

The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Pokémon That Learn Shadow Claw

251 Pokémon are represented across all recorded games.

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TMs, HMs, and TRs

11 entries

Shadow Claw Learners by Size

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