Dire Claw
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
Has a 30% chance of leaving the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon ChampionsEffect changed | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 9 | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
The user lashes out at the target with ruinous claws. This may also leave the target poisoned, paralyzed, or asleep.
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
SneaslerPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Dire Claw?
Dire Claw is a Poison-type Phys move.
What does Dire Claw do?
Has a 30% chance of leaving 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.