Shadow Claw

Ghost Type
Physical

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Move Stats

Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Priority
0
Generation
Generation Iv
Target
Selected Pokemon

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. User’s critical hit rate is one level higher when using this move.

Flavor Text

Move descriptions from different games

Diamond Pearl

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio."

Platinum

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio."

Heartgold Soulsilver

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio."

Black White

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily."

Black 2 White 2

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily."

X Y

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily."

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily."

Sun Moon

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily."

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily."

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily."

Sword Shield

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily."

Legends Arceus

"The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit."

Scarlet Violet

"The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit."

Additional Information

Status Effect
None
Category
Damage
Critical Hit Rate
+1
0000

Contest Information

Contest Type
Cute
Super Contest Effect
Available

Super Contest Effect

Detailed effect when used in super contests

Flavor Text

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

Appeal
2