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Shadow Claw (Move) - Bulbapedia, the Community-Driven Pokémon Encyclopedia

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 4 min read
Shadow Claw (Move) - Bulbapedia, the Community-Driven Pokémon Encyclopedia

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.

Shadow Claw (Japanese: シャドークロー Shadow Claw) is a damage-dealing Ghost-type move introduced in Generation IV. It was TM65 from Generation IV through Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and in Generation VIII. In Generation IX, it is TM061.

Effect

Shadow Claw deals damage and has an increased critical hit ratio.

Shadow Claw can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, with the user gaining extra three appeal points if the move Focus Energy was used in the prior turn.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Description

Games Description
DPPtHGSSPBR The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP 		The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
LA The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
SV 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.
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.