Hone Claws (move)
Move data
| Type | Dark |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 5 |
Machine/Record
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM01 |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM01 |
Effects
Hone Claws raises the user's Attack and Accuracy by one stage each.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Darkinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Hone Claws turns into Z-Hone Claws and raises Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Hone Claws |
|---|---|
| Japanese | つめとぎ (Tsumetogi) |
| German | Klauenwetzer |
| French | Aiguisage |
| Italian | Unghiaguzze |
| Spanish | Afilagarras |
| Korean | 손톱갈기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 磨爪 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 磨爪 |
Game descriptions
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
|---|---|
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Hone Claws 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.
#0553 / Ground · Dark
Level 1
#0822 / Flying
Level 1
#0823 / Flying · Steel
Level 1
#0863 / Steel
Level 1
#0906 / Grass
Level 10
#0908 / Grass · Dark
Level 10
#0943 / Dark
Level 10
#0962 / Flying · Dark
Level 1
#1018 / Steel · Dragon
Level 12
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Hone Claws as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
