Mighty Cleave
- 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.
- Slicing — Sharpness boosts them 1.5×.
Values in Gen 9
Effect
The user wields the light that has accumulated atop its head to cleave the target. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Effects & flags
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 ChampionsNot available | — | |||||
| Gen 9 | Rock | Phys | 95 | 100 | 5 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
OU (Singles)2026-09
Iron BoulderPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move1 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Mighty Cleave?
Mighty Cleave is a Rock-type Phys move.
What does Mighty Cleave do?
The user wields the light that has accumulated atop its head to cleave the target. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
What are Mighty Cleave's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 95, accuracy 100, PP 5.
Which Pokémon can learn Mighty Cleave?
1 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Iron Boulder.