Air Cutter in Pokémon X & Y
Flying-type special move in Pokémon X and Y.

SpecialMove text
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.
Move details
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![]() Pidgey #17 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Pidgeotto #18 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Pidgeotto #18 | ![]() ![]() | Pidgey — breeding |
![]() Pidgeot #19 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Pidgeot #19 | ![]() ![]() | Pidgey — breeding |
![]() Spearow #21 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Fearow #22 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Butterfree #25 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Beedrill #28 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Mothim #46 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Masquerain #48 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Masquerain #48 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
![]() Venomoth #49 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Ledyba #74 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Ledian #75 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Combee #76 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Vespiquen #77 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Charmander #83 | ![]() | Egg |
![]() Charmeleon #84 | ![]() | Charmander — breeding |
![]() Charizard #85 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Charizard #85 | ![]() ![]() | Charmander — breeding |
![]() Charizard Mega X #85 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Charizard Mega X #85 | ![]() ![]() | Charmander — breeding |
![]() Charizard Mega Y #85 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Charizard Mega Y #85 | ![]() ![]() | Charmander — breeding |
![]() Doduo #94 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Dodrio #95 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Ninjask #112 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Smeargle #124 | ![]() | Permanently copy with Sketch; a source Pokémon must use the move |
![]() Ducklett #127 | ![]() ![]() | Egg |
![]() Swanna #128 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Swanna #128 | ![]() ![]() | Ducklett — breeding |
![]() Volbeat #133 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Illumise #134 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Aerodactyl #142 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Aerodactyl Mega #142 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Articuno #144 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Zapdos #145 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Moltres #146 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Dragonite #149 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Mew #151 | ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Hoothoot #163 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Noctowl #164 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Togetic #176 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Natu #177 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Xatu #178 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Yanma #193 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Murkrow #198 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Mantine #226 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Lugia #249 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Ho-Oh #250 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Beautifly #267 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Beautifly #267 | ![]() ![]() | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
![]() Dustox #269 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Shiftry #275 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Taillow #276 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Swellow #277 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Pelipper #279 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
![]() Pelipper #279 | ![]() ![]() | Wingull — level up |
![]() Vibrava #329 | ![]() ![]() | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobatics The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 100 | 15 | 79 | |
| Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | 280 | |
| Aeroblast A vortex of air is shot at the target to inflict damage. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 95 | 5 | 2 |
| Air Slash The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 75 | 95 | 15 | 61 |
| Bounce The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 85 | 5 | 105 |
| Brave Bird The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 120 | 100 | 15 | 28 |
| Chatter The user attacks using a sound wave based on words it has learned. This confuses the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 65 | 100 | 20 | 1 |
| Defog A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 15 | 87 |
| Drill Peck A corkscrewing attack with a sharp beak acting as a drill. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 100 | 20 | 14 |
| Feather Dance The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 100 | 15 | 32 |
| Fly The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 95 | 15 | 91 | |
| Gust A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 40 | 100 | 35 | 50 |
| Hurricane The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 110 | 70 | 10 | 24 |
| Mirror Move The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 20 | 33 |
| Oblivion Wing The user absorbs its target’s HP. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 80 | 100 | 10 | 2 |
| Peck The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 35 | 100 | 35 | 46 |
| Pluck The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 20 | 59 |
| Roost The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | 102 | |
| Sky Attack A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 140 | 90 | 5 | 48 |
| Sky Drop The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 10 | 24 | |
| Tailwind The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | - | 15 | 118 |
| Wing Attack The target is struck with large, imposing wings spread wide to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 100 | 35 | 43 |



















































































































