Crush Claw

Normal

Summary

Crush Claw is a Normal-type move with 75 power and 95% accuracy. It has a 50% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage. Introduced in Generation III, Crush Claw is notably associated with the Pokémon Zangoose, who learns it as a signature move. The move's combination of decent power and the high probability of lowering the opponent's Defense makes it a strategic choice for weakening foes and setting them up for subsequent attacks. Despite its Normal type, Crush Claw's ability to debilitate the defense of opponents provides an edge in battles by reducing their capacity to withstand subsequent hits.

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.

Short Effect: Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.

Inflicts regular damage. Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.

Game Descriptions

Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.

Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE.

The foe is attacked with sharp claws. It may also lower the foe’s DEFENSE.

The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

The user slashes the foe with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Move Details

Additional Info

  • Stat Change Chance 50%

Pokémon That Learn Crush Claw

sandshrew
Sandshrew

Types: Ground

sandslash
Sandslash

Types: Ground

rhyhorn
Rhyhorn

Types: Ground, Rock

kangaskhan
Kangaskhan

Types: Normal

cyndaquil
Cyndaquil

Types: Fire

sneasel
Sneasel

Types: Dark, Ice

treecko
Treecko

Types: Grass

torchic
Torchic

Types: Fire

combusken
Combusken

Types: Fire, Fighting

blaziken
Blaziken

Types: Fire, Fighting

slakoth
Slakoth

Types: Normal

zangoose
Zangoose

Types: Normal

anorith
Anorith

Types: Rock, Bug

armaldo
Armaldo

Types: Rock, Bug

drilbur
Drilbur

Types: Ground

excadrill
Excadrill

Types: Ground, Steel

eelektross
Eelektross

Types: Electric

druddigon
Druddigon

Types: Dragon

rufflet
Rufflet

Types: Normal, Flying

braviary
Braviary

Types: Normal, Flying

rockruff
Rockruff

Types: Rock

type-null
Type-Null

Types: Normal

silvally
Silvally

Types: Normal

gouging-fire
Gouging-Fire

Types: Fire, Dragon

kangaskhan-mega
Kangaskhan-Mega

Types: Normal

pikachu-sinnoh-cap
Pikachu-Sinnoh-Cap

Types: Electric

sandshrew-alola
Sandshrew-Alola

Types: Ice, Steel

sandslash-alola
Sandslash-Alola

Types: Ice, Steel

rockruff-own-tempo
Rockruff-Own-Tempo

Types: Rock

lycanroc-dusk
Lycanroc-Dusk

Types: Rock

braviary-hisui
Braviary-Hisui

Types: Psychic, Flying