Shadow Claw — Pokémon Move

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

Type: ghost; class: physical; power: 70; accuracy: 100; PP: 15; 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

diamond pearlThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
platinumThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
heartgold soulsilverThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
black whiteThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
black 2 white 2The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
x yThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
omega ruby alpha sapphireThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
sun moonThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
ultra sun ultra moonThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
lets go pikachu lets go eeveeThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
sword shieldThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
legends arceusThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
scarlet violetThe 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 learn this move in scarlet-violet