| Type | Dark |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 80 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Introduced | Generation II |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
Crunch deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Prior to Generation IV, Crunch instead may lower Special Defense one stage. This is likely because Crunch is a Special move before Generation IV.
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe’s SP. DEF. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Black/White | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
These pokemon learn Crunch at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.
These pokemon can learn Crunch as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.