Clanging Scales (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt upon evolution
Move data
| Type | Dragon |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 110 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 7 |
Effects
Clanging Scales deals damage but lowers the user's Defense by one stage after attacking.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Dragonium Z and uses its Z-Power, Clanging Scales turns into Devastating Drake and has base power 185.
When Kommo-o is holding Kommonium Z and uses its Z-Power, Clanging Scales turns into Clangorous Soulblaze and has base power 185.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets all adjacent foes.
Other languages
| English | Clanging Scales |
|---|---|
| Japanese | スケイルノイズ (Scale Noise) |
| German | Schuppenrasseln |
| French | Vibrécaille |
| Italian | Clamorsquame |
| Spanish | Fragor Escamas |
| Korean | 스케일노이즈 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鳞片噪音 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鱗片噪音 |
Game descriptions
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack the opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat goes down after the attack. |
|---|---|
| Sword/Shield | The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat goes down after the attack. |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user rubs the scales on its entire body and makes a huge noise to attack opposing Pokémon. The user’s Defense stat is lowered after the attack. |
