Scratch
- 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 Gen 9
Pow
40
Acc
100
PP
35
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Effects & flags
Contact
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 1–9 | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 |
Type
Super effective (×2)
—
Not very effective (×½)
RockSteel
No effect (×0)
Ghost
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FAQ
What type is Scratch?
Scratch is a Normal-type Phys move.
What does Scratch do?
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
What are Scratch's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 40, accuracy 100, PP 35.
Which Pokémon can learn Scratch?
75 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Dugtrio, Meowth.