Scratch (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 35 (max. 56) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Scratch is one of the most common and basic moves a Pokémon learns. It deals damage with no additional effects.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Scratch turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 100.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Scratch |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ひっかく (Hikkaku) |
| German | Kratzer |
| French | Griffe |
| Italian | Graffio |
| Spanish | Arañazo |
| Korean | 할퀴기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 抓 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 抓 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Scratches with sharp claws. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Scratches the foe with sharp claws. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Scarlet/Violet | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Scratch 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.
#0004 / Fire
Level 1
#0005 / Fire
Level 1
#0160 / Water
Level 1
#0863 / Steel
Level 1
#0906 / Grass
Level 1
#0908 / Grass · Dark
Level 1
#0979 / Fighting · Ghost
Level 1
