What type is Shadow Claw?

Shadow Claw is a Ghost-type physical move with 70 base power.

How many Pokemon can learn Shadow Claw?

194 Pokemon can learn Shadow Claw through various methods including level-up, TM/TR, breeding, and move tutors.

What does Shadow Claw do?

Inflicts regular damage. User’s critical hit rate is one level higher when using this move.

When was Shadow Claw introduced?

Shadow Claw was introduced in Generation IV.

Shadow Claw

ghost Physical

Power70

Accuracy100%

PP15

Status–

Typeghost

CategoryPhysical

Priority0 (Normal)

TargetOne Target

GenerationGen IV

Crit Rate+1 stage

The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Pokemon That Learn Shadow Claw (194)

# ▲	Name	Type	Abilities	Method	HP	Atk	Def	SpA	SpD	Spe	Total
#004	Charmander	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	39	52	43	60	50	65	309
#005	Charmeleon	fire	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	58	64	58	80	65	80	405
#006	Charizard	fire flying	BlazeSolar Power (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#027	Sandshrew	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	50	75	85	20	30	40	300
#028	Sandslash	ground	Sand VeilSand Rush (HA)	TM	75	100	110	45	55	65	450
#029	Nidoran♀	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	55	47	52	40	40	41	275
#030	Nidorina	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	70	62	67	55	55	56	365
#031	Nidoqueen	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	90	92	87	75	85	76	505
#032	Nidoran♂	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	46	57	40	40	40	50	273
#033	Nidorino	poison	Poison PointRivalryHustle (HA)	TM	61	72	57	55	55	65	365
#034	Nidoking	poison ground	Poison PointRivalrySheer Force (HA)	TM	81	102	77	85	75	85	505
#050	Diglett	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	TM	10	55	25	35	45	95	265
#051	Dugtrio	ground	Sand VeilArena TrapSand Force (HA)	TM	35	100	50	50	70	120	425
#052	Meowth	normal	PickupTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	40	45	35	40	40	90	290
#053	Persian	normal	LimberTechnicianUnnerve (HA)	TM	65	70	60	65	65	115	440
#054	Psyduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	50	52	48	65	50	55	320
#055	Golduck	water	DampCloud NineSwift Swim (HA)	TM	80	82	78	95	80	85	500
#056	Mankey	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
#057	Primeape	fighting	Vital SpiritAnger PointDefiant (HA)	TM	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
#093	Haunter	ghost poison	Levitate	TM	45	50	45	115	55	95	405
#094	Gengar	ghost poison	Cursed Body	TM	60	65	60	130	75	110	500
#112	Rhydon	ground rock	Lightning RodRock HeadReckless (HA)	TM	105	130	120	45	45	40	485
#115	Kangaskhan	normal	Early BirdScrappyInner Focus (HA)	TM	105	95	80	40	80	90	490
#151	Mew	psychic	Synchronize	TM	100	100	100	100	100	100	600
#157	Typhlosion	fire	BlazeFlash Fire (HA)	TM	78	84	78	109	85	100	534
#158	Totodile	water	TorrentSheer Force (HA)	TM	50	65	64	44	48	43	314
#159	Croconaw	water	TorrentSheer Force (HA)	TM	65	80	80	59	63	58	405
#160	Feraligatr	water	TorrentSheer Force (HA)	TM	85	105	100	79	83	78	530
#161	Sentret	normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	TM	35	46	34	35	45	20	215
#162	Furret	normal	Run AwayKeen EyeFrisk (HA)	TM	85	76	64	45	55	90	415
#190	Aipom	normal	Run AwayPickupSkill Link (HA)	TM	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
#214	Heracross	bug fighting	SwarmGutsMoxie (HA)	TM	80	125	75	40	95	85	500
#215	Sneasel	dark ice	Inner FocusKeen EyePickpocket (HA)	TM	55	95	55	35	75	115	430
#216	Teddiursa	normal	PickupQuick FeetHoney Gather (HA)	TM	60	80	50	50	50	40	330
#217	Ursaring	normal	GutsQuick FeetUnnerve (HA)	TM	90	130	75	75	75	55	500
#248	Tyranitar	rock dark	Sand StreamUnnerve (HA)	TM	100	134	110	95	100	61	600
#255	Torchic	fire	BlazeSpeed Boost (HA)	TM	45	60	40	70	50	45	310
#256	Combusken	fire fighting	BlazeSpeed Boost (HA)	TM	60	85	60	85	60	55	405
#257	Blaziken	fire fighting	BlazeSpeed Boost (HA)	TM	80	120	70	110	70	80	530
#264	Linoone	normal	PickupGluttonyQuick Feet (HA)	TM	78	70	61	50	61	100	420
#287	Slakoth	normal	Truant	TM	60	60	60	35	35	30	280
#288	Vigoroth	normal	Vital Spirit	TM	80	80	80	55	55	90	440
#289	Slaking	normal	Truant	TM	150	160	100	95	65	100	670
#292	Shedinja	bug ghost	Wonder Guard	TM	1	90	45	30	30	40	236
#302	Sableye	dark ghost	Keen EyeStallPrankster (HA)	Lv. 33	50	75	75	65	65	50	380
#304	Aron	steel rock	SturdyRock HeadHeavy Metal (HA)	TM	50	70	100	40	40	30	330
#305	Lairon	steel rock	SturdyRock HeadHeavy Metal (HA)	TM	60	90	140	50	50	40	430
#306	Aggron	steel rock	SturdyRock HeadHeavy Metal (HA)	TM	70	110	180	60	60	50	530
#335	Zangoose	normal	ImmunityToxic Boost (HA)	TM	73	115	60	60	60	90	458
#348	Armaldo	rock bug	Battle ArmorSwift Swim (HA)	TM	75	125	100	70	80	45	495

TM / TR Availability

Diamond Pearl Platinum Heartgold Soulsilver Black White Black 2 White 2 X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Sword Shield Scarlet Violet

Similar Ghost Physical Moves

Move	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP	Description
Shadow Force	Physical	120	100	5	User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.
Poltergeist	Physical	110	90	5	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Phantom Force	Physical	90	100	10	User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.
Spectral Thief	Physical	90	100	10	Steals the target’s stat increases, then inflicts damage.
Shadow Bone	Physical	85	100	10	Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
Spirit Shackle	Physical	80	100	10	Traps the target.
Shadow Punch	Physical	60	–	20	Never misses.
Last Respects	Physical	50	100	10	The user attacks to avenge its allies. The more defeated allies there are in the user's party, the greater the move's power.

Shadow Claw

Pokemon That Learn Shadow Claw (194)

TM / TR Availability

Similar Ghost Physical Moves

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