DarkPhysContact

Night Slash

Pow

70

Acc

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Range

Single

Effect

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Effects & flags

High critical-hit ratioContact

Pokémon that run this move

Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07

Samurott (Hisuian Form)38.3%

Mega Barbaracle1%

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

Meowscarada6.6%

Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).

Type

Super effective (×2)

PsychicGhost

Not very effective (×½)

FightingDarkFairy

No effect (×0)

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Moves of the same type

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FAQ

What type is Night Slash?

Night Slash is a Dark-type Phys move.

What does Night Slash do?

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

What are Night Slash's power, accuracy and PP?

Power 70, accuracy 100, PP 15.

Which Pokémon can learn Night Slash?

51 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Sandshrew, Dugtrio, Meowth (Alolan Form), Persian (Alolan Form), Mankey, Scyther, Spinarak, Gligar.

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