Air Cutter (move)
Move data
| Type | Flying |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 60 |
| Accuracy | 95 |
| PP | 25 (max. 40) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Machine/Record
| Scarlet/Violet | TM040 |
|---|
Effects
Air Cutter deals damage and has an increased critical hit ratio (1⁄8 instead of 1⁄24).
Pokémon with the abilities Battle Armor or Shell Armor, or those under the effects of Lucky Chant, are protected against critical hits.
Changes
- In Generation 3, Air Cutter is categorized as Physical.
- In Generations 3-5, Air Cutter has 55 base power.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Flyinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Air Cutter turns into Supersonic Skystrike and has base power 120.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
| English | Air Cutter |
|---|---|
| Japanese | エアカッター (Air Cutter) |
| German | Windschnitt |
| French | Tranch'Air |
| Italian | Aerasoio |
| Spanish | Aire Afilado |
| Korean | 에어커터 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 空气利刃 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 空氣利刃 |
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Hacks with razorlike wind. High critical-hit ratio. |
|---|---|
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The foe is hit with razor-like wind. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Air Cutter at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0284 / Bug · Flying
Level 22
#0993 / Dark · Flying
Level 1
Learnt by TM
#0284 / Bug · Flying
#0661 / Normal · Flying
#0662 / Fire · Flying
#0663 / Fire · Flying
#0822 / Flying
#0823 / Flying · Steel
Green Plumage
#0931 / Normal · Flying
#0941 / Electric · Flying
#0962 / Flying · Dark
#0991 / Ice · Water
#0993 / Dark · Flying
#1016 / Poison · Fairy
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Air Cutter as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.