Shadow Claw
- 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
Effect
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
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 ChampionsEffect changed | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 4–9 | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
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.
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Absol ZPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
AegislashPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
VGC 20262026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (VGC 2024 reg.G)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages 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
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move139 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Shadow Claw?
Shadow Claw is a Ghost-type Phys move.
What does Shadow Claw do?
This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost.
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.