Night Slash

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Physical

Move text

The user slashes the target the instant the target lowers its guard. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

Accuracy

100

Agile and Strong styles require mastery. Action modifiers contribute to turn order; they do not guarantee an extra turn.

Style	Power	Accuracy	PP use	Self action modifier	Target action modifier
Normal	70	100	1	0	0
Agile	55	100	2	0	+3
Strong	85	100	2	+5	0

Styled moves generally spend 2 PP but can be selected with 1 PP remaining. Mastery availability can differ by Pokémon; see its learnset.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Other moves that share this move type.

Move	Power	Acc.	PP	Pokémon
Bite The user bites the target with viciously sharp fangs to inflict damage.	60	100	20	42
Ceaseless Edge The user slashes its shell blade at the target, aiming to land a critical hit. Shell splinters left behind by this attack will continue to damage the target for several turns.	65	90	15	1
Crunch The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's defensive stats.	80	100	10	38
Dark Pulse The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This attack never misses.	80	-	10	69
Dark Void The target is dragged into a world of total darkness that makes the target drowsy and lowers its defensive stats.	-	90	10	1
Nasty Plot The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts, raising the user's offensive stats.	-	-	20	25
Snarl The user attacks by crying out as if it's ranting about something. This also lowers the target's offensive stats.	60	100	15	38