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Night Slash

Night Slash

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Linoone Galar

Galar #32

DarkNormal
Start

Pangoro

Galar #112

FightingDark
Start

Zoroark

Armor #88

Dark
Start

Linoone Galar

Galar #32

DarkNormal
Start

Obstagoon

Galar #33

DarkNormal
Start

Pangoro

Galar #112

FightingDark
Start

Gallade

Galar #123

PsychicFighting
Start

Dugtrio

Galar #165

Ground
Start

Dugtrio Alola

Galar #165

GroundSteel
Start

Aegislash

Galar #332

SteelGhost
Start

Aegislash Blade

Galar #332

SteelGhost
Start

Aegislash Shield

Galar #332

SteelGhost
Start

Lurantis

Armor #18

Grass
Start

Zoroark

Armor #88

Dark
Start

Sharpedo

Armor #112

WaterDark
Start

Kabutops

Crown #126

RockWater
Start

Xerneas

Nat. #716

Fairy
20

Inkay

Galar #290

DarkPsychic
24

Malamar

Galar #291

DarkPsychic
24

Honedge

Galar #330

SteelGhost
24

Doublade

Galar #331

SteelGhost
24

Necrozma

Nat. #800

Psychic
24

Necrozma Dusk

Nat. #800

PsychicSteel
24

Necrozma Dawn

Nat. #800

PsychicGhost
24

Nickit

Galar #29

Dark
28

Corphish

Galar #102

Water
28

Crawdaunt

Galar #103

WaterDark
28

Absol

Crown #107

Dark
30

Cryogonal

Crown #30

Ice
32

Thievul

Galar #30

Dark
34

Kartana

Nat. #798

GrassSteel
35

Purrloin

Galar #44

Dark
36

Stunky

Galar #130

PoisonDark
36

Meowth Alola

Galar #182

Dark
36

Skorupi

Galar #285

PoisonBug
36

Drapion

Galar #286

PoisonDark
36

Skuntank

Galar #131

PoisonDark
38

Pawniard

Galar #246

DarkSteel
40

Bisharp

Galar #247

DarkSteel
40

Persian Alola

Galar #184

Dark
42

Liepard

Galar #45

Dark
46

Weavile

Galar #293

DarkIce
60

Learners

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

Pidove

Galar #26

NormalFlying
Egg

Seedot

Galar #39

Grass
Egg

Dwebble

Galar #86

BugRock
Egg

Krabby

Galar #98

Water
Egg

Nincada

Galar #104

BugGround
Egg

Arrokuda

Galar #180

Water
Egg

Meowth Galar

Galar #182

Steel
Egg

Farfetch’d Galar

Galar #218

Fighting
Egg

Farfetch’d

Galar #218

NormalFlying
Egg

Binacle

Galar #234

RockWater
Egg

Karrablast

Galar #273

Bug
Egg

Cubchoo

Galar #279

Ice
Egg

Heatmor

Galar #317

Fire
Egg

Axew

Galar #324

Dragon
Egg

Duraludon

Galar #371

SteelDragon
Egg

Shinx

Armor #25

Electric
Egg

Druddigon

Armor #63

Dragon
Egg

Scyther

Armor #118

BugFlying
Egg

Heracross

Armor #121

BugFighting
Egg

Skarmory

Armor #153

SteelFlying
Egg

Sandshrew

Armor #168

Ground
Egg

Dark Pulse

Dark

Aqua Tail

Water
DarkPhysical

Night Slash

Dark-type move

Move #

400

Introduced

Generation IV

Power

70

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical
TM58
6010010161

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Beat UpDarkPhysical-1001052

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025152

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

Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020133

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

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015144

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015153

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

Darkest LariatDarkPhysical851001021

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020150

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its 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

-

-1001525

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

FlingDarkPhysical-10010316

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

Foul PlayDarkPhysical9510015118

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus

-

--1541

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

Jaw LockDarkPhysical

-

80100102

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 OffDarkPhysical

-

651002049

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 OutDarkPhysical

-

75100581

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.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001032

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20122

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

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595103

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

ObstructDarkStatus

-

-100101

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 ShotDarkStatus

-

-1002010

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

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010240

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

201001010

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

QuashDarkStatus

-

-100157

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

SnarlDarkSpecial55951594

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

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

70100570

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001018

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

TauntDarkStatus-10020224

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

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025269

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

Throat ChopDarkPhysical801001592

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

-

--203

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

TormentDarkStatus

-

-1001523

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

Wicked BlowDarkPhysical

-

7510052

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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