Shadow Claw
Ghost-type physical move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Flavor

PhysicalThe user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Machines
Learners
Learners
![]() Charmander #4 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Chimchar #4 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Charmeleon #5 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Monferno #5 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Charizard #6 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Infernape #6 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Prinplup #8 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Empoleon #9 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sandshrew #27 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sandslash #28 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoran♀ #29 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidorina #30 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoran♂ #32 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidorino #33 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Psyduck #43 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Golduck #44 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Diglett #50 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dugtrio #51 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Meowth #52 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Persian #53 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Heracross #62 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Aipom #63 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Ambipom #64 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Haunter #70 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gengar #71 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Glameow #76 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Purugly #77 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Stunky #84 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Skuntank #85 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gible #109 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gabite #110 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Garchomp #111 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Rhydon #112 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kangaskhan #115 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Riolu #115 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Lucario #116 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sneasel #144 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Weavile #145 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dialga #149 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Palkia #150 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mew #151 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Typhlosion #157 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Totodile #158 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Croconaw #159 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Feraligatr #160 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sentret #161 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Furret #162 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Teddiursa #216 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Ursaring #217 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Tyranitar #248 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Torchic #255 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Combusken #256 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Blaziken #257 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Linoone #264 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slakoth #287 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Vigoroth #288 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Slaking #289 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Shedinja #292 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |

PhysicalShadow Claw
Ghost-type move
Introduced
Generation IV
Power
70
Accuracy
100
PP
15
Priority
0
Machine
TM65
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 100 | 15 | 47 | The user attacks the foe while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 51 | The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 5 | 19 | When this move is used, if the user faints, the foe that landed the knockout hit also faints. |
| Grudge | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 5 | 10 | If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the foe’s move that knocked it out. |
| Lick | ![]() | Physical | - | 20 | 100 | 30 | 17 | The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target. |
| Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | - | 100 | 15 | 21 | The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level. |
| Nightmare | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 5 | A sleeping foe is shown a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | - | 60 | 100 | 5 | 15 | The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 195 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. | |
| Shadow Force | ![]() | Physical | - | 120 | 100 | 5 | 1 | The user disappears, then strikes the foe on the second turn. It hits even if the foe used Protect. |
| Shadow Punch | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | - | 20 | 5 | The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail. |
| Shadow Sneak | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 30 | 14 | The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first. |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 18 | The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it. |












































































































Status
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