Scratch

Move data

Typenormal
CategoryPhysical
Power40
Accuracy100
PP35
IntroducedGeneration 1

Scratch is one of the most common and basic moves a Pokémon learns. It deals damage with no additional effects.

When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Scratch turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 100.

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.

Other languages

EnglishScratch
SpanishArañazo
ItalianGraffio
Japaneseひっかく (Hikkaku)
GermanKratzer
FrenchGriffe

Pokémon that learn Scratch: