normal
Slash
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | 70 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 20 (max 32) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Machines
Slash has no machine names in any version.
Descriptions
| Gold / Silver Crystal | Has a high criti cal hit ratio. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | The foe is slashed with claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. 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 slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sword / Shield | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
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
Slash has the Cool contest type.
| Appeal | 3 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
Affected by how well the appeal in front goes.
Combo: If Scratch or Swords Dance is used before Slash, the user gains 6 appeal points instead of 3.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 3 |
|---|
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.