Shadow Claw
Effect
The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Effects & flags
Pokémon that run this move
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
Mega ChesnaughtPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Type
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move139 Pokémon
#0004Charmander
#0005Charmeleon
#0006Charizard
#0027Sandshrew
#0028Sandslash
#0050Diglett
#0051Dugtrio
#0052Meowth
#0053Persian
#0054Psyduck
#0055Golduck
#0056Mankey
#0057Primeape
#0093Haunter
#0094Gengar
#0112Rhydon
#0151Mew
#0157Typhlosion
#0158Totodile
#0159Croconaw
#0160Feraligatr
#0161Sentret
#0162Furret
#0190Aipom
#0214Heracross
#0215Sneasel
#0216Teddiursa
#0217Ursaring
#0248Tyranitar
#0255Torchic
#0256Combusken
#0257Blaziken
#0287Slakoth
#0288Vigoroth
#0289Slaking
#0302Sableye
#0335Zangoose
#0354Banette
#0371Bagon
#0372Shelgon
#0373Salamence
#0376Metagross
#0379Registeel
#0380Latias
#0381Latios
#0383Groudon
#0384Rayquaza
#0390Chimchar
#0391Monferno
#0392Infernape
#0394Prinplup
#0395Empoleon
#0424Ambipom
#0434Stunky
#0435Skuntank
#0443Gible
#0444Gabite
#0445Garchomp
#0447Riolu
#0448Lucario
#0453Croagunk
#0454Toxicroak
#0461Weavile
#0464Rhyperior
#0475Gallade
#0483Dialga
#0484Palkia
#0487Giratina
#0491Darkrai
#0493Arceus
#0529Drilbur
#0530Excadrill
#0542Leavanny
#0551Sandile
#0552Krokorok
#0553Krookodile
#0570Zorua
#0571Zoroark
#0610Axew
#0611Fraxure
#0612Haxorus
#0613Cubchoo
#0614Beartic
#0624Pawniard
#0625Bisharp
#0627Rufflet
#0628Braviary
#0643Reshiram
#0644Zekrom
#0646Kyurem
#0648Meloetta
#0650Chespin
#0651Quilladin
#0652Chesnaught
#0708Phantump
#0709Trevenant
#0714Noibat
#0715Noivern
#0722Rowlet
#0723Dartrix
#0724Decidueye
#0725Litten
#0726Torracat
#0727Incineroar
#0745Lycanroc (Midnight Form)
#0757Salandit
#0758Salazzle
#0775Komala
#0778Mimikyu
#0782Jangmo-o
#0783Hakamo-o
#0784Kommo-o
#0792Lunala
#0800Necrozma
#0858Hatterene
#0860Morgrem
#0861Grimmsnarl
#0863Perrserker
#0901Ursaluna
#0903Sneasler
#0906Sprigatito
#0907Floragato
#0908Meowscarada
#0911Skeledirge
#0917Tarountula
#0918Spidops
#0924Tandemaus
#0925Maushold
#0937Ceruledge
#0945Grafaiai
#0950Klawf
#0979Annihilape
#0983Kingambit
#1005Roaring Moon
#1006Iron Valiant
#1007Koraidon
#1014Okidogi
#1015Munkidori
#1016FezandipitiFAQ
What type is Shadow Claw?
Shadow Claw is a Ghost-type Phys move.
What does Shadow Claw do?
The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
What are Shadow Claw's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 70, accuracy 100, PP 15.
Which Pokémon can learn Shadow Claw?
139 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Dugtrio, Meowth.
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