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Throat Chop

Throat Chop

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
DarkPhysical

The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

TM221

TM221

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Barraskewda

Paldea #137

Water
Start

Slakoth

Paldea #78

Normal
25

Vigoroth

Paldea #79

Normal
27

Slaking

Paldea #80

Normal
27

Lokix

Paldea #15

BugDark
36

Wiglett

Paldea #288

Water
36

Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

Grass
36

Wellspring Mask Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

GrassWater
36

Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

GrassFire
36

Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

GrassRock
36

Tarountula

Paldea #12

Bug
40

Heracross

Paldea #262

BugFighting
40

Spidops

Paldea #13

Bug
45

Wugtrio

Paldea #289

Water
48

Flamigo

Paldea #346

FlyingFighting
48

Ting-Lu

Paldea #395

DarkGround
55

Chien-Pao

Paldea #394

DarkIce
70

Roaring Moon

Paldea #397

DragonDark
77
PokémonTypeMethod

Meowscarada

Paldea #3

GrassDark
TM

Tarountula

Paldea #12

Bug
TM

Spidops

Paldea #13

Bug
TM

Lokix

Paldea #15

BugDark
TM

Pawmot

Paldea #24

ElectricFighting
TM

Houndoom

Paldea #26

DarkFire
TM

Kricketune

Paldea #34

Bug
TM

Drednaw

Paldea #58

WaterRock
TM

Gallade

Paldea #65

PsychicFighting
TM

Slakoth

Paldea #78

Normal
TM

Vigoroth

Paldea #79

Normal
TM

Slaking

Paldea #80

Normal
TM

Midnight Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
TM

Dusk Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
TM

Luxray

Paldea #96

Electric
TM

Hariyama

Paldea #117

Fighting
TM

Donphan

Paldea #123

Ground
TM

Arrokuda

Paldea #136

Water
TM

Barraskewda

Paldea #137

Water
TM

Meowth

Paldea #141

Normal
TM

Alolan Meowth

Paldea #141

Dark
TM

Galarian Meowth

Paldea #141

Steel
TM

Persian

Paldea #142

Normal
TM

Alolan Persian

Paldea #142

Dark
TM

Diglett

Paldea #148

Ground
TM

Dugtrio

Paldea #149

Ground
TM

Alolan Dugtrio

Paldea #149

GroundSteel
TM

Mankey

Paldea #158

Fighting
TM

Primeape

Paldea #159

Fighting
TM

Annihilape

Paldea #160

FightingGhost
TM

Ceruledge

Paldea #167

FireGhost
TM

Toxicroak

Paldea #176

PoisonFighting
TM

Umbreon

Paldea #184

Dark
TM

Dudunsparce

Paldea #189

Normal
TM

Three-Segment Form Dudunsparce

Paldea #189

Normal
TM

Sawsbuck

Paldea #191

NormalGrass
TM

Amped Toxtricity

Paldea #199

ElectricPoison
TM

Low Key Toxtricity

Paldea #199

ElectricPoison
TM

Shroodle

Paldea #202

PoisonNormal
TM

Grafaiai

Paldea #203

PoisonNormal
TM

Stantler

Paldea #204

Normal
TM

Ursaring

Paldea #216

Normal
TM

Zangoose

Paldea #217

Normal
TM

Seviper

Paldea #218

Poison
TM

Gogoat

Paldea #222

Grass
TM

Tauros

Paldea #223

Normal
TM

Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)

Paldea #223

Fighting
TM

Stunky

Paldea #226

PoisonDark
TM

Skuntank

Paldea #227

PoisonDark
TM

Zoroark

Paldea #229

Dark
TM

Hisuian Zoroark

Paldea #229

NormalGhost
TM

Sneasel

Paldea #230

DarkIce
TM

Hisuian Sneasel

Paldea #230

FightingPoison
TM

Weavile

Paldea #231

DarkIce
TM

Klawf

Paldea #249

Rock
TM

Cacnea

Paldea #252

Grass
TM

Cacturne

Paldea #253

GrassDark
TM

Heracross

Paldea #262

BugFighting
TM

Krookodile

Paldea #269

GroundDark
TM

Impidimp

Paldea #285

DarkFairy
TM

Morgrem

Paldea #286

DarkFairy
TM

Grimmsnarl

Paldea #287

DarkFairy
TM

Wiglett

Paldea #288

Water
TM

Wugtrio

Paldea #289

Water
TM

Palafin

Paldea #292

Water
TM

Sableye

Paldea #297

DarkGhost
TM

Banette

Paldea #299

Ghost
TM

Falinks

Paldea #300

Fighting
TM

Hawlucha

Paldea #301

FightingFlying
TM

Pincurchin

Paldea #321

Electric
TM

Qwilfish

Paldea #331

WaterPoison
TM

Hisuian Qwilfish

Paldea #331

DarkPoison
TM

Eelektrik

Paldea #342

Electric
TM

Eelektross

Paldea #343

Electric
TM

Flamigo

Paldea #346

FlyingFighting
TM

Beartic

Paldea #356

Ice
TM

Bisharp

Paldea #368

DarkSteel
TM

Kingambit

Paldea #369

DarkSteel
TM

Hydreigon

Paldea #372

DarkDragon
TM

Great Tusk

Paldea #376

GroundFighting
TM

Iron Jugulis

Paldea #385

DarkFlying
TM

Chien-Pao

Paldea #394

DarkIce
TM

Ting-Lu

Paldea #395

DarkGround
TM

Roaring Moon

Paldea #397

DragonDark
TM

Iron Valiant

Paldea #398

FairyFighting
TM

Ariados

Kitakami #2

BugPoison
TM

Mightyena

Kitakami #8

Dark
TM

Leavanny

Kitakami #15

BugGrass
TM

Arbok

Kitakami #19

Poison
TM

Poliwrath

Kitakami #41

WaterFighting
TM

Aipom

Kitakami #47

Normal
TM

Ambipom

Kitakami #48

Normal
TM

Piloswine

Kitakami #51

IceGround
TM

Mamoswine

Kitakami #52

IceGround
TM

Shiftry

Kitakami #56

GrassDark
TM

Sandshrew

Kitakami #116

Ground
TM

Alolan Sandshrew

Kitakami #116

IceSteel
TM

Sandslash

Kitakami #117

Ground
TM

Alolan Sandslash

Kitakami #117

IceSteel
TM

Gligar

Kitakami #121

GroundFlying
TM

Gliscor

Kitakami #122

GroundFlying
TM

Vullaby

Kitakami #127

DarkFlying
TM

Mandibuzz

Kitakami #128

DarkFlying
TM

Hakamo-o

Kitakami #132

DragonFighting
TM

Kommo-o

Kitakami #133

DragonFighting
TM

Cramorant

Kitakami #185

FlyingWater
TM

Ursaluna

Kitakami #196

GroundNormal
TM

Okidogi

Kitakami #197

PoisonFighting
TM

Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

Grass
TM

Wellspring Mask Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

GrassWater
TM

Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

GrassFire
TM

Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon

Kitakami #200

GrassRock
TM

Doduo

Blueberry #1

NormalFlying
TM

Dodrio

Blueberry #2

NormalFlying
TM

Vibrava

Blueberry #45

GroundDragon
TM

Flygon

Blueberry #46

GroundDragon
TM

Toucannon

Blueberry #49

NormalFlying
TM

Tentacool

Blueberry #50

WaterPoison
TM

Tentacruel

Blueberry #51

WaterPoison
TM

Malamar

Blueberry #81

DarkPsychic
TM

Hitmonlee

Blueberry #93

Fighting
TM

Hitmonchan

Blueberry #94

Fighting
TM

Excadrill

Blueberry #100

GroundSteel
TM

Scraggy

Blueberry #121

DarkFighting
TM

Scrafty

Blueberry #122

DarkFighting
TM

Galvantula

Blueberry #133

BugElectric
TM

Overqwil

Blueberry #147

DarkPoison
TM

Typhlosion

Blueberry #178

Fire
TM

Sceptile

Blueberry #184

Grass
TM

Infernape

Blueberry #196

FireFighting
TM

Empoleon

Blueberry #199

WaterSteel
TM

Samurott

Blueberry #208

Water
TM

Hisuian Samurott

Blueberry #208

WaterDark
TM

Incineroar

Blueberry #223

FireDark
TM

Iron Boulder

Blueberry #239

RockPsychic
TM

Iron Leaves

Blueberry #242

GrassPsychic
TM

Galarian Zapdos

Nat. #145

FightingFlying
TM

Mew

Nat. #151

Psychic
TM

Raikou

Nat. #243

Electric
TM

Deoxys

Nat. #386

Psychic
TM

Attack Deoxys

Nat. #386

Psychic
TM

Defense Deoxys

Nat. #386

Psychic
TM

Speed Deoxys

Nat. #386

Psychic
TM

Darkrai

Nat. #491

Dark
TM

Hoopa

Nat. #720

PsychicGhost
TM

Hoopa Unbound

Nat. #720

PsychicDark
TM

Perrserker

Nat. #863

Steel
TM

Single Strike Urshifu

Nat. #892

FightingDark
TM

Zarude

Nat. #893

DarkGrass
TM

Glastrier

Nat. #896

Ice
TM

Wyrdeer

Nat. #899

NormalPsychic
TM

Sneasler

Nat. #903

FightingPoison
TM

Hero Form Palafin

Paldea #292

Water
TM

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Incineroar

Blueberry #223

FireDark
Egg

Toxic Thread

Poison

Pollen Puff

Bug
DarkPhysical

Throat Chop

Dark-type move

Move #

675

Introduced

Generation VII

Power

80

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

TM221

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical

-

601001054

This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001020

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025177

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Brutal SwingDarkPhysical

-

60100208

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Ceaseless EdgeDarkPhysical

-

6590151

The user slashes its shell blade at the target. Shell splinters left behind by this attack remain scattered under the target as spikes.

ComeuppanceDarkPhysical

-

1100105

The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.

CrunchDarkPhysical
TM108
8010015198

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015168

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark VoidDarkStatus

-

-50101

Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that puts them to sleep.

Darkest LariatDarkPhysical

-

85100101

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move.

Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020128

The user feigns crying to fluster the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

False SurrenderDarkPhysical

-

80-102

The user pretends to bow its head, but then it stabs the target with its disheveled hair. This attack never misses.

Fiery WrathDarkSpecial

-

90100101

The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001540

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also boosts the target's Sp. Atk stat.

FlingDarkPhysical-10010340

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015151

The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus

-

--1546

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Hyperspace FuryDarkPhysical

-

100-51

Using its many arms, the user unleashes a barrage of attacks that ignore the effects of moves like Protect and Detect. This also lowers the user's Defense stat.

Jaw LockDarkPhysical

-

80100105

This move prevents the user and the target from switching out until either of them faints. The effect goes away if either of the Pokémon leaves the field.

Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020233

The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Kowtow CleaveDarkPhysical

-

85-101

The user slashes at the target after kowtowing to make the target let down its guard. This attack never misses.

Lash OutDarkPhysical751005133

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001058

The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20161

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595103

The user looses a pitch-black shock wave at the target to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's accuracy.

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001569

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-1002016

With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

PaybackDarkPhysical

-

501001050

The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

201001018

The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.

QuashDarkStatus

-

-1001510

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

RuinationDarkSpecial

-

190104

The user summons a ruinous disaster. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

SnarlDarkSpecial559515132

The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

70100591

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001037

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TauntDarkStatus-10020316

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025388

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

-

--202

All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.

TormentDarkStatus

-

-1001539

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Wicked BlowDarkPhysical

-

7510051

The user, having mastered the Dark style, strikes the target with a fierce blow. This move always lands a critical hit.

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