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Metal Claw

Metal Claw

Steel-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Metang

Crown #130

SteelPsychic
Start

Kingler

Galar #99

Water
Start

Ninjask

Galar #105

BugFlying
Start

Shedinja

Galar #106

BugGhost
Start

Garbodor

Galar #158

Poison
Start

Diglett Alola

Galar #164

GroundSteel
Start

Dugtrio Alola

Galar #165

GroundSteel
Start

Ferrothorn

Galar #190

GrassSteel
Start

Stunfisk Galar

Galar #226

GroundSteel
Start

Bisharp

Galar #247

DarkSteel
Start

Lucario

Galar #299

FightingSteel
Start

Duraludon

Galar #371

SteelDragon
Start

Zacian

Galar #398

Fairy
Start

Zacian Crowned

Galar #398

FairySteel
Start

Zamazenta

Galar #399

Fighting
Start

Zamazenta Crowned

Galar #399

FightingSteel
Start

Metang

Crown #130

SteelPsychic
Start

Metagross

Crown #131

SteelPsychic
Start

Lairon

Crown #192

SteelRock
Start

Aggron

Crown #193

SteelRock
Start

Registeel

Crown #199

Steel
Start

Dialga

Nat. #483

SteelDragon
Start

Solgaleo

Nat. #791

PsychicSteel
Start

Necrozma Dawn

Nat. #800

PsychicGhost
Start

Necrozma

Nat. #800

Psychic
Start

Necrozma Dusk

Nat. #800

PsychicSteel
Start

Aron

Crown #191

SteelRock
4

Ferroseed

Galar #189

GrassSteel
5

Heatran

Nat. #485

FireSteel
6

Cobalion

Crown #205

SteelFighting
7

Krabby

Galar #98

Water
8

Riolu

Galar #298

Fighting
8

Durant

Galar #316

BugSteel
8

Pawniard

Galar #246

DarkSteel
10

Scizor

Armor #119

BugSteel
12

Skarmory

Armor #153

SteelFlying
12

Anorith

Crown #185

RockBug
12

Armaldo

Crown #186

RockBug
12

Druddigon

Armor #63

Dragon
15

Drilbur

Galar #166

Ground
16

Excadrill

Galar #167

GroundSteel
16

Meowth Galar

Galar #182

Steel
16

Perrserker

Galar #183

Steel
16

Sneasel

Galar #292

DarkIce
18

Weavile

Galar #293

DarkIce
18

Nincada

Galar #104

BugGround
25

Learners

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

Corphish

Galar #102

Water
Egg

Wimpod

Galar #232

BugWater
Egg

Charmander

Galar #378

Fire
Egg

Sandshrew

Armor #168

Ground
Egg

Gible

Crown #116

DragonGround
Egg

Iron Tail

Steel

Vital Throw

Fighting
SteelPhysical

Metal Claw

Steel-type move

Move #

232

Introduced

Generation II

Power

50

Accuracy

95

PP

35

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

View all moves
Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Anchor ShotSteelPhysical

-

80100201

The user entangles the target with its anchor chain while attacking. The target becomes unable to flee.

AutotomizeSteelStatus

-

--1523

The user sheds part of its body to make itself lighter and sharply raise its Speed stat.

Bullet PunchSteelPhysical

-

40100309

The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

Doom DesireSteelSpecial

-

14010051

Two turns after this move is used, a concentrated bundle of light blasts the target.

Double Iron BashSteelPhysical

-

6010051

The user rotates, centering the hex nut in its chest, and then strikes with its arms twice in a row. This may also make the target flinch.

Flash CannonSteelSpecial
TR70
801001098

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Gear GrindSteelPhysical

-

5085153

The user attacks by throwing steel gears at its target twice.

Gear UpSteelStatus

-

--203

The user engages its gears to raise the Attack and Sp. Atk stats of ally Pokémon with the Plus or Minus Ability.

Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005105

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

Heavy SlamSteelPhysical-1001060

The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15203

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015158

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515229

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

King’s ShieldSteelStatus

-

--103

The user takes a defensive stance while it protects itself from damage. It also lowers the Attack stat of any attacker that makes direct contact.

Metal BurstSteelPhysical

-

-1001015

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

Metal SoundSteelStatus

-

-854039

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Meteor MashSteelPhysical

-

9090106

The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Shift GearSteelStatus

-

--107

The user rotates its gears, raising its Attack stat and sharply raising its Speed stat.

Smart StrikeSteelPhysical70-1041

The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.

Steel BeamSteelSpecial

-

14095561

The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.

Steel RollerSteelPhysical

-

130100554

The user attacks while destroying the terrain. This move fails when the ground hasn’t turned into a terrain.

Steel WingSteelPhysical70902578

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Sunsteel StrikeSteelPhysical

-

10010051

The user slams into the target with the force of a meteor. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

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