NormalPhysContact

Double-Edge

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

Pow

120

Acc

100

Priority

Range

Single

Effect

The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move.

Effects & flags

33% recoilContact

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
Pokémon Champions	Normal	Phys	120	100	15
Gen 2–9	Normal	Phys	120	100	15
Gen 1	Normal	Phys	100	100	15

Pokémon that run this move

Champions Doubles2026-09

Mega Salamence33.8%

Staraptor4.5%

Mega Kangaskhan95.7%

Kangaskhan21%

Squawkabilly11.6%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)

Champions Singles2026-09

Mega Salamence80.1%

Snorlax37.5%

Staraptor19.6%

Mega Kangaskhan14.2%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)

VGC 20262026-09

Entei0.1%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)

OU (Singles)2026-09

Arcanine (Hisuian Form)6.9%

Staraptor67.2%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (OU)

Doubles OU2026-09

Regigigas2.4%

Slaking97.2%

Entei1.6%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).

Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)

Type

Super effective (×2)

—

Not very effective (×½)

RockSteel

No effect (×0)

Ghost

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Pokémon that learn this move387 Pokémon

#0080Slowbro (Galarian Form)

#0110Weezing (Galarian Form)

#0145Zapdos (Galarian Form)

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FAQ

What type is Double-Edge?

Double-Edge is a Normal-type Phys move.

What does Double-Edge do?

The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move.

What are Double-Edge's power, accuracy and PP?

Power 120, accuracy 100, PP 15.

Which Pokémon can learn Double-Edge?

387 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charizard, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Ekans.

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