Pokemon Ref

Metal Claw (Pokémon Move)

Metal Claw Effect

Effect

The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

In-Depth Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack one stage.

Metal Claw Move Data

Type Steel
CategoryPhysical
Introduced inGeneration 2
Power Points (PP) 35
Base Power 50
Accuracy 95
Chance10%
Speed Priority0
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireA claw attack that may raise the user’s ATTACK.
EmeraldA claw attack that may raise the user’s ATTACK.
FireRed LeafGreenThe foe is attacked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s ATTACK.
Diamond PearlThe foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
PlatinumThe foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
HeartGold SoulSilverThe foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Black WhiteThe target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Black 2 White 2The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
X YThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Sun MoonThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Sword ShieldThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

Pokémon that Learn Metal Claw by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#5CharmanderFireMonsterDragon13
#6CharmeleonFireMonsterDragon13
#7CharizardFireFlyingMonsterDragon13
#156KrabbyWaterWater 38
#157KinglerWaterWater 31
#197ScizorBugSteelBug12
#312SneaselDarkIceField18
#328SkarmorySteelFlyingFlying12
#393NincadaBugGroundBug25
#394NinjaskBugFlyingBug1
#395ShedinjaBugGhostMineral1
#409AronSteelRockMonster4
#410LaironSteelRockMonster1
#411AggronSteelRockMonster1
#460AnorithRockBugWater 312
#461ArmaldoRockBugWater 312
#497MetangSteelPsychicMineral1
#498MetagrossSteelPsychicMineral1
#502RegisteelSteelNo Eggs Discovered1
#525PrinplupWaterWater 1Field1
#526EmpoleonWaterSteelWater 1Field1
#572RioluFightingNo Eggs Discovered8
#573LucarioFightingSteelFieldHuman-Like1
#313WeavileDarkIceField18
#596DialgaSteelDragonNo Eggs Discovered1
#598HeatranFireSteelNo Eggs Discovered6
#644DrilburGroundField16
#645ExcadrillGroundSteelField16
#691GarbodorPoisonMineral1
#719FerroseedGrassSteelGrassMineral5
#720FerrothornGrassSteelGrassMineral1
#744DruddigonDragonMonsterDragon15
#747PawniardDarkSteelHuman-Like10
#748BisharpDarkSteelHuman-Like1
#755DurantBugSteelBug8
#761CobalionSteelFightingNo Eggs Discovered7
#779GenesectBugSteelNo Eggs Discovered14
#968SolgaleoPsychicSteelNo Eggs Discovered1
#977NecrozmaPsychicNo Eggs Discovered1
#1047PerrserkerSteelField16
#1071DuraludonSteelDragonMineralDragon1
#1075ZacianFairyNo Eggs Discovered1
#1077ZamazentaFightingNo Eggs Discovered1
#198Scizor MegaBugSteelBug21
#412Aggron MegaSteelMonster10
#574Lucario MegaFightingSteelFieldHuman-Like1
#499Metagross MegaSteelPsychicMineral1
#54Sandshrew AlolaIceSteelField18
#56Sandslash AlolaIceSteelField1
#85Diglett AlolaGroundSteelField1
#87Dugtrio AlolaGroundSteelField1
#978Necrozma DuskPsychicSteelNo Eggs Discovered1
#979Necrozma DawnPsychicGhostNo Eggs Discovered1
#980Necrozma UltraPsychicDragonNo Eggs Discovered1
#90Meowth GalarSteelField16
#741Stunfisk GalarGroundSteelWater 1Amorphous1
#1076Zacian CrownedFairySteelNo Eggs Discovered1
#1078Zamazenta CrownedFightingSteelNo Eggs Discovered1

Pokémon that Learn Metal Claw by Breeding

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
#5CharmanderFireMonsterDragon
#53SandshrewGroundField
#80ParasBugGrassBugGrass
#255TotodileWaterMonsterWater 1
#304GligarGroundFlyingBug
#314TeddiursaNormalField
#448ZangooseNormalField
#454CorphishWaterWater 1Water 3
#568GibleDragonGroundMonsterDragon
#744DruddigonDragonMonsterDragon
#926WimpodBugWaterBugWater 3
#44Pikachu Sinnoh CapElectricFieldFairy
#54Sandshrew AlolaIceSteelField

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire Yes
Emerald Yes
FireRed LeafGreen Yes
Diamond Pearl Yes
Platinum Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver Yes
Black White Yes
Black 2 White 2 Yes
X Y Yes
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes