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

Held: Increases the duration of the holder's multiturn (2-5 turn) moves by three turns.

Short Effect: Held: Holder's multi-turn trapping moves last 5 turns.

Held: Increases the duration of the holder's multiturn (2-5 turn) moves by three turns.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 90

• Cost 4000
• Category Held Items
• Attributes
  Holdable Holdable Active