Ability profile
Tough Claws Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation VI
Pokémon with ability
8
Effect
Strengthens moves that make contact to 1.33× their power.
Flavor text
Powers up moves that make direct contact.
Quick summary
Tough Claws is a main-series ability from Generation VI. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation VI
Tough Claws first appeared in Generation VI. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Tough Claws is used in main-series battles and links to 8 species profiles below.
8 Pokémon can have Tough Claws in the official dataset.
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