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Shadow Claw

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

Machines

Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
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Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
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X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
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Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
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Sword / Shield
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Legends: Arceus
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Descriptions

Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Sword / ShieldThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. 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

Shadow Claw 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

Shadow Claw has the Cute contest type.

Super Contests

Appeal2

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


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