Slash (move)
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 70 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Slash deals damage and has an increased critical hit ratio (1⁄8 instead of 1⁄24).
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Slash turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 140.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Slash |
|---|---|
| Japanese | きりさく (Kirisaku) |
| German | Schlitzer |
| French | Tranche |
| Italian | Lacerazione |
| Spanish | Cuchillada |
| Korean | 베어가르기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 劈开 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 劈開 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
Has a high critical hit ratio. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The foe is slashed with claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn 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.
#0004 / Fire
Level 20
#0005 / Fire
Level 24
#0160 / Water
Level 37
#0402 / Bug
Level 26
#0596 / Bug · Electric
Level 32
#0863 / Steel
Level 42
#0906 / Grass
Level 28
#0908 / Grass · Dark
Level 33
#1022 / Rock · Psychic
Level 14
#1023 / Steel · Psychic
Level 14
Learnt upon evolution
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Slash as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0847 / Water
Water 2
