Grip-Claw 
Grip Claw is a held item in the Pokémon series that provides a unique strategic advantage by affecting the duration of binding moves. When a Pokémon holds the Grip Claw, any binding move it uses, such as Wrap, Bind, Fire Spin, or Whirlpool, will always last for the maximum possible number of turns, which is typically 5 to 7 turns. This ensures that the opponent remains trapped and continues to take residual damage over the entire duration, potentially making it difficult for them to switch out or execute other strategies.
The Grip Claw was introduced in Generation IV and has since been a niche item frequently utilized by Pokémon that can learn binding moves and aim to capitalize on prolonged control over the battle. Some Pokémon, like Ferrothorn or Heatran, might use this item to maximize their passive damage strategies while chipping away at their opponent’s health over multiple turns.
An interesting fact about Grip Claw is that it only affects the duration of binding moves, and has no effect on any
Attribute
Category:
held-itemsCost:
4000
Effect:
- Held: Increases the duration of the holder's multiturn (2-5 turn) moves by three turns.
Flavor Texts:
- diamond-pearl: A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of multiturn attacks like Bind and Wrap.
- platinum: A Pokémon hold item that extends the duration of multiturn attacks like Bind and Wrap.
- heartgold-soulsilver: A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of multiturn attacks like Bind and Wrap.
- black-white: A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of multiturn attacks like Bind and Wrap.
- black-2-white-2: A Pokémon held item that extends the duration of multiturn attacks like Bind and Wrap.
- x-y: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of multi-turn attacks like Bind and Wrap.
- sun-moon: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of multi-turn attacks like Bind and Wrap.
- ultra-sun-ultra-moon: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of multi-turn attacks like Bind and Wrap.
- lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of multi-turn attacks, such as Bind and Wrap.
- sword-shield: An item to be held by a Pokémon. It extends the duration of multi-turn attacks, such as Bind and Wrap.
Fling Power
90
Game Indices
- generation-iv (Game Index: 286)
- generation-v (Game Index: 286)
- generation-vi (Game Index: 286)
- generation-vii (Game Index: 286)
- generation-viii (Game Index: 286)
Grip-Claw Pokémon
Sandshrew
27 - Ground
Sandslash
28 - Ground
Sneasel
215 - Dark, Ice
Weavile
461 - Dark, Ice
Sandshrew-Alola
10101 - Ice, Steel
Sandslash-Alola
10102 - Ice, Steel