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Shadow Claw

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Shadow Claw

Ghost-type physical move in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Move text

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Details

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

15
Agile and Strong styles require mastery. Action modifiers contribute to turn order; they do not guarantee an extra turn.
StylePowerAccuracyPP useSelf action modifierTarget action modifier
Normal70100100
Agile5510020+3
Strong851002+50

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.

Rowlet

#1

GrassFlying
Move Tutor

Dartrix

#2

GrassFlying
Move Tutor

Hisuian Decidueye

#3

GrassFighting
Move Tutor

Hisuian Typhlosion

#6

FireGhost
Move Tutor

Chimchar

#61

Fire
Move Tutor

Monferno

#62

FireFighting
Move Tutor

Infernape

#63

FireFighting
Move Tutor

Psyduck

#68

Water
Move Tutor

Golduck

#69

Water
Move Tutor

Heracross

#75

BugFighting
Move Tutor

Aipom

#78

Normal
Move Tutor

Ambipom

#79

Normal
Move Tutor

Stunky

#110

PoisonDark
Move Tutor

Skuntank

#111

PoisonDark
Move Tutor

Teddiursa

#112

Normal
Move Tutor

Ursaring

#113

Normal
Move Tutor

Ursaluna

#114

GroundNormal
Move Tutor

Rhydon

#121

GroundRock
Move Tutor

Rhyperior

#122

GroundRock
Move Tutor

Haunter

#137

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Gengar

#138

GhostPoison
Move Tutor

Glameow

#152

Normal
Move Tutor

Purugly

#153

Normal
Move Tutor

Prinplup

#162

Water
Move Tutor

Empoleon

#163

WaterSteel
Move Tutor

Gabite

#188

DragonGround
Move Tutor

Garchomp

#189

DragonGround
Move Tutor

Hisuian Sneasel

#202

FightingPoison
Move Tutor

Sneasel

#202

DarkIce
Move Tutor

Sneasler

#203

FightingPoison
Move Tutor

Weavile

#204

DarkIce
Move Tutor

Hisuian Zorua

#219

NormalGhost
Move Tutor

Hisuian Zoroark

#220

NormalGhost
Move Tutor

Rufflet

#221

NormalFlying
Move Tutor

Hisuian Braviary

#222

PsychicFlying
Move Tutor

Riolu

#223

Fighting
Move Tutor

Lucario

#224

FightingSteel
Move Tutor

Dialga

#235

SteelDragon
Move Tutor

Origin Dialga

#235

SteelDragon
Move Tutor

Origin Palkia

#236

WaterDragon
Move Tutor

Palkia

#236

WaterDragon
Move Tutor

Giratina

#237

GhostDragon
Move Tutor

Origin Giratina

#237

GhostDragon
Move Tutor

Arceus

#238

Normal
Move Tutor

Arceus Bug

#238

Bug
Move Tutor

Arceus Dark

#238

Dark
Move Tutor

Arceus Dragon

#238

Dragon
Move Tutor

Arceus Electric

#238

Electric
Move Tutor

Arceus Fairy

#238

Fairy
Move Tutor

Arceus Fighting

#238

Fighting
Move Tutor

Arceus Fire

#238

Fire
Move Tutor

Arceus Flying

#238

Flying
Move Tutor

Arceus Ghost

#238

Ghost
Move Tutor

Arceus Grass

#238

Grass
Move Tutor

Arceus Ground

#238

Ground
Move Tutor

Arceus Ice

#238

Ice
Move Tutor

Arceus Poison

#238

Poison
Move Tutor

Arceus Psychic

#238

Psychic
Move Tutor

Arceus Rock

#238

Rock
Move Tutor

Arceus Steel

#238

Steel
Move Tutor

Arceus Water

#238

Water
Move Tutor

Darkrai

#242

Dark
Move Tutor

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassPowerAcc.PPPokémon
Astonish

The user attacks the target while crying out in a startling fashion.

Ghost30100255
Bitter Malice

The user attacks its target with spine-chilling resentment. This may also leave the target with frostbite. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.

Ghost60100152
Hex

The user attacks with relentless intensity. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.

Ghost651001530
Infernal Parade

The user attacks with myriad fireballs. This may also leave the target with a burn. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.

Ghost60100151
Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise the user’s offensive and defensive stats.

Ghost601001574
Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target to deal damage. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Ghost8010010130
Shadow Force

The user cloaks itself in darkness as it attacks. Incoming moves also become more likely to miss.

Ghost10010052
Shadow Sneak

The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This also raises the user’s action speed.

Ghost401002011

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