Jaw Lock
Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

PhysicalThis 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.
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
![]() Chewtle #42 | ![]() | 35 |
![]() Drednaw #43 | ![]() ![]() | 39 |

PhysicalJaw Lock
Dark-type move
Move #
746
Introduced
Generation VIII
Power
80
Accuracy
100
PP
10
Priority
0
Machine
-
| Move | Type | Class | TM/TR | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 132 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. | |
| Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | 44 | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. | |
| Bite | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | 100 | 25 | 108 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Brutal Swing | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | 94 | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. | |
| Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 101 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | |
| Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 128 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. | |
| Darkest Lariat | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | 15 | The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage. | |
| Fake Tears | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 134 | The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat. | |
| False Surrender | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | - | 10 | 2 | The user pretends to bow its head, but then it stabs the target with its disheveled hair. This attack never misses. |
| Fiery Wrath | ![]() | Special | - | 90 | 100 | 10 | 1 | The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| Flatter | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 15 | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | 237 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | 95 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals. | |
| Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 15 | 35 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 35 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Lash Out | ![]() | Physical | - | 75 | 100 | 5 | 67 | The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled. |
| Memento | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 29 | The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | 104 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. | |
| Night Daze | ![]() | Special | - | 85 | 95 | 10 | 3 | The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | - | 70 | 100 | 15 | 47 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Obstruct | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 1 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Direct contact harshly lowers the attacker’s Defense stat. |
| Parting Shot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 20 | 10 | With a parting threat, the user lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon. |
| Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 190 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | |
| Power Trip | ![]() | Physical | - | 20 | 100 | 10 | 10 | The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power. |
| Quash | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 7 | The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last. |
| Snarl | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 73 | The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. | |
| Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | - | 70 | 100 | 5 | 62 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| Switcheroo | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 15 | The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. |
| Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 177 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | |
| Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 194 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. | |
| Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 73 | The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns. | |
| Topsy-Turvy | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 3 | All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were. |
| Torment | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 22 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| Wicked Blow | ![]() | Physical | - | 75 | 100 | 5 | 1 | The user, having mastered the Dark style, strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit. |























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