Move profile
Shadow Claw Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation IV
Power
70
Accuracy
100
PP
15
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Physical
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Effect
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation IV.
Category
Damage
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
1
Learnset
How to get Shadow Claw
Shadow Claw learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 251 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Level up · 5 species in sample
Machine availability
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251 Pokémon can learn Shadow Claw in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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