normal
Scratch
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 35 (max 56) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Machines
Scratch has no machine names in any version.
Descriptions
| Gold / Silver Crystal | Scratches with sharp claws. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | Scratches the foe with sharp claws. |
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Sword / Shield | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
Scratch doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
Inflicts regular damage.
Version Changes
No changes in previous Generations.Contests
Scratch has the Tough contest type.
| Appeal | 4 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
A highly appealing move.
Combo: If Leer is used before Scratch, the user gains 8 appeal points instead of 4.
Combo: If Scratch is used before Fury Swipes or Slash causes the second move to score double the normal appeal.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 3 |
|---|
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.