Karate Chop

Fighting Type
Physical

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Move Stats

Power
50
Accuracy
100%
PP
25
Priority
0
Generation
Generation I
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

Gold Silver

"Has a high criti­ cal hit ratio."

Crystal

"Has a high criti­ cal hit ratio."

Ruby Sapphire

"A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio."

Emerald

"A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio."

Firered Leafgreen

"The foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio."

Diamond Pearl

"The foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio. "

Platinum

"The foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio. "

Heartgold Soulsilver

"The foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio. "

Black White

"The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily."

Black 2 White 2

"The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily."

X Y

"The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily."

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

"The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily."

Sun Moon

"The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily."

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

"The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily."

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

"The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily."

Sword Shield

"This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered."

Additional Information

Status Effect
None
Category
Damage
Critical Hit Rate
+1
0000

Past Values

How move stats changed over generations

Gold Silver

Contest Combinations

Move combinations that work well together in contests

Use After
Focus Energy

Contest Information

Contest Type
Tough
Super Contest Effect
Available

Contest Effect

Detailed effect when used in contests

Effect Description

If the Pokémon that appealed before the user earned less than three appeal points, user earns six; if three, user earns three; if more than three, user earns none.

Flavor Text

"Affected by how well the appeal in front goes."

Appeal
3
0

Super Contest Effect

Detailed effect when used in super contests

Flavor Text

"A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon."

Appeal
3