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Crabhammer

Categoryphysical
Power100
Accuracy90%
PP10 (max 16)
Priority0
IntroducedGeneration I

Machines

Crabhammer has no machine names in any version.

Descriptions

Gold / Silver
Crystal
Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
Ruby / Sapphire
Emerald
Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
Fire Red / Leaf GreenA large pincer is used to hammer the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
The foe is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a high critical-hit ratio.
Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.
X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.
Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.
Sword / ShieldThe target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

Target

This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Foe
front view of Gardevoir
Foe
front view of Gengar
Foe
front view of Moltres
Back view of Current Pokemon
User
front view of Charizard
Ally
front view of Electrivire
Ally

Stat Changes

Crabhammer doesn't affect any stats when used.

Effect Entries

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

Version Changes

Prior to Generation V, Crabhammer has accuracy of 85%.

Prior to Generation VI, Crabhammer has 90 Power.

Contests

Crabhammer has the Tough contest type.

Appeal3
Jam0

Affected by how well the appeal in front goes.

Combo: If Swords Dance or Rain Dance is used before Crabhammer, the user gains 6 appeal points instead of 3.

Super Contests

Appeal2

Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.


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