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Night Slash

Categoryphysical
Power70
Accuracy100%
PP15 (max 24)
Priority0
IntroducedGeneration IV

Machines

Night Slash has no machine names in any version.

Descriptions

Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Sword / ShieldThe user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. 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

Night Slash 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

No changes in previous Generations.

Contests

Night Slash has the Beauty contest type.

Super Contests

Appeal3

A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.

Combo: If Focus Energy is used before Night Slash, the user gains 6 appeal points instead of 3.


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