fighting
Karate Chop
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 25 (max 40) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Machines
Karate Chop has no machine names in any version.
Descriptions
| Gold / Silver Crystal | Has a high criti cal hit ratio. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | The foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | The foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sword / Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
Karate Chop 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 II, Karate Chop has type of normal.
Contests
Karate Chop has the Tough contest type.
| Appeal | 3 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
Affected by how well the appeal in front goes.
Combo: If Focus Energy is used before Karate Chop, the user gains 6 appeal points instead of 3.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 3 |
|---|
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.