Crunch
Effect
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Effects & flags
Pokémon that run this move
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
Mega Tyranitar3.6%
Lycanroc (Dusk Form)0.7%
Tyranitar3.5%
Mega Kangaskhan6.4%
Overqwil10.8%
Mega Gyarados69.9%
Krookodile7.4%
Mega Aggron4.4%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Landorus0.2%
Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)0.5%
Chien-Pao10.8%
Ursaluna8.9%
Brute Bonnet1%
Basculegion6.6%
Groudon12.9%
Rhyperior96.1%
Landorus (Therian Forme)39.8%
Rayquaza1.2%Tyranitar42.2%
Scrafty4.4%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Type
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move175 Pokémon
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#0005Charmeleon
#0006Charizard
#0009Blastoise
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#0024Arbok
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#0058Growlithe
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#0998Baxcalibur#1002Chien-Pao
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#1005Roaring Moon
#1007Koraidon
#1008Miraidon
#1009Walking Wake
#1014Okidogi
#1020Gouging Fire
#1021Raging Bolt
#1024TerapagosFAQ
What type is Crunch?
Crunch is a Dark-type Phys move.
What does Crunch do?
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
What are Crunch's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 80, accuracy 100, PP 15.
Which Pokémon can learn Crunch?
175 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Blastoise, Ekans, Arbok, Meowth (Galarian Form), Growlithe.
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