Night Slash (move)
Move data
| Type | Dark |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 70 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Machine/Record
| Legends: Z-A | TM034 |
|---|
Effects
Night Slash deals damage and has an increased critical hit ratio (1⁄8 instead of 1⁄24).
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Darkinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Night Slash turns into Black Hole Eclipse and has base power 140.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Night Slash |
|---|---|
| Japanese | つじぎり (Tsujigiri) |
| German | Nachthieb |
| French | Tranche-Nuit |
| Italian | Nottesferza |
| Spanish | Tajo Umbrío |
| Korean | 깜짝베기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 暗袭要害 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 暗襲要害 |
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Night Slash 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.
#0402 / Bug
Level 42
#0908 / Grass · Dark
Level 38
#1005 / Dragon · Dark
Level 49
#1006 / Fairy · Fighting
Level 42
#1010 / Grass · Psychic
Level 28
Learnt upon evolution
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Night Slash as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0847 / Water
Water 2
#0863 / Steel
Field
#0979 / Fighting · Ghost
Field