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Crush Claw

NormalPhysical

Crush Claw deals damage and has a 50% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage. Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.

Move data

Power

75

Accuracy

95%

PP

10

Makes contact

Yes

Introduced

Generation 3

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Game descriptions

  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:The foe is attacked with sharp claws. It may also lower the foe’s DEFENSE.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon:The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
  • Scarlet, Violet:The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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