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Scratch

NormalPhysical

Scratch is one of the most common and basic moves a Pokémon learns. It deals damage with no additional effects.

Move data

Power

40

Accuracy

100%

PP

35

Makes contact

Yes

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:Scratches with sharp claws.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
  • Scarlet, Violet:Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Learned by (74)

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