Tough Claws
Effect in Pokémon Champions
Boosts the power of the Pokémon’s contact moves by 30%.
Changes by generation
- Pokémon Champions
- Unchanged from Gen 9
- Gen 6–9
- Introduced in Gen 6
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Golisopod100%
Mega Metagross100%
Mega Aerodactyl100%
Lycanroc (Dusk Form)100%
Mega Charizard X100%
Perrserker3.9%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega Golisopod100%Mega Metagross100%Mega Charizard X100%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Pokémon with this ability8 Pokémon
#0006Mega Charizard X
#0052Meowth (Galarian Form)
#0142Mega Aerodactyl
#0376Mega Metagross
#0689Mega Barbaracle
#0745Lycanroc (Dusk Form)
#0768Mega Golisopod#0863PerrserkerNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What does Tough Claws do?
Boosts the power of the Pokémon’s contact moves by 30%.
Which Pokémon have Tough Claws?
8 Pokémon have it, e.g. Mega Charizard X, Meowth (Galarian Form), Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Metagross, Mega Barbaracle, Lycanroc (Dusk Form), Mega Golisopod, Perrserker.
Which types of Pokémon have Tough Claws?
The most common are Steel (4) / Rock (3) / Bug (1). The full breakdown of all 8 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Tough Claws has the highest base stat total?
In order: Mega Metagross (700), Mega Charizard X (634), Mega Golisopod (630), Mega Aerodactyl (615), Mega Barbaracle (600).