Scratch

Normal

Summary

Scratch is a Normal-type move with 40 power and 100% accuracy. It is one of the most basic and frequently encountered moves, often known to or learned early by low-level Pokémon. Scratch has no additional effects beyond dealing damage, making it a straightforward and reliable attack. Despite its simplicity, it serves as an effective introductory move for new Pokémon trainers and is iconic due to its widespread use in the early stages of many Pokémon games.

Effect

Inflicts regular damage.

Short Effect: Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Inflicts regular damage.

Game Descriptions

Scratches with sharp claws.

Scratches with sharp claws.

Scratches the foe with sharp claws.

Scratches the foe with sharp claws.

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe.

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

Move Details

  • Power 40
  • Accuracy 100%
  • PP 35
  • Priority 0
  • Damage Class Physical
  • Generation Generation I
  • Category Damage