Throat Chop
- 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
Gives the target the Throat Chopped status.
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 Champions | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 7–9 | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Meowscarada7.3%
Kingambit1.6%
Sneasler42.9%
Overqwil5.3%
Mega Scrafty82.1%
Scolipede26.4%
Incineroar7%
Hawlucha28.6%Percentages 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
Chien-Pao25.9%
Ting-Lu20.2%Sneasler2.6%
Excadrill0.3%
Iron Boulder50.5%
Flamigo6%
Glastrier2.3%
Bisharp0.2%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 move132 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Throat Chop?
Throat Chop is a Dark-type Phys move.
What does Throat Chop do?
Gives the target the Throat Chopped status.
What are Throat Chop's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 80, accuracy 100, PP 15.
Which Pokémon can learn Throat Chop?
132 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Arbok, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Diglett, Dugtrio, Meowth, Persian, Mankey.