PoisonPhysContact
Dire Claw
Pow
80
Acc
100
PP
15
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
Effects & flags
50% added effectContact
Pokémon that run this move
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
SneaslerPercentages 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).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Type
Super effective (×2)
GrassFairy
Not very effective (×½)
PoisonGroundRockGhost
No effect (×0)
Steel
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
FAQ
What type is Dire Claw?
Dire Claw is a Poison-type Phys move.
What does Dire Claw do?
The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
What are Dire Claw's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 80, accuracy 100, PP 15.
Which Pokémon can learn Dire Claw?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Sneasler.
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