Karate Chop — Pokémon Move

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Type: fighting; class: physical; power: 50; accuracy: 100; PP: 25; priority: 0.

Effect notes

Inflicts regular damage. User’s critical hit rate is one level higher when using this move.

In-game descriptions by version

gold silverHas a high criti­ cal hit ratio.
crystalHas a high criti­ cal hit ratio.
ruby sapphireA chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio.
emeraldA chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio.
firered leafgreenThe foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
diamond pearlThe foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
platinumThe foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
heartgold soulsilverThe foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
black whiteThe target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
black 2 white 2The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
x yThe target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
omega ruby alpha sapphireThe target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
sun moonThe target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
ultra sun ultra moonThe target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
lets go pikachu lets go eeveeThe target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.
sword shieldThis move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.