Crunch
DarkPhysical
Power
80
Accuracy
100
PP
16
Description
Has a 20% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by 1 stage.
Battle Flow
| Priority | 0 |
| Makes Contact | Yes |
| Blocked by Protect | Yes |
| Classifications | Bite |
Target: Any Adjacent Opponents Opponent Opponent Your Side Self Ally Click a slot in the bottom row to set your position (Self). Choose One Affects All Opponent Ally Self | |
Secondary Effects
| Status Inflicted | None |
| Flinch Chance | 0% |
| Recoil / Crash | 0% |
| Healing | 0% |
Game Availability
| Status | Available |
| Debut | Gold & Silver (Gen 2) |
| Latest Usable | Champions |
Usable in Games:
Scarlet & Violet
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Sword & Shield
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Sun & Moon
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
X & Y
Black 2 & White 2
Black & White
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Platinum
Diamond & Pearl
FireRed & LeafGreen
Emerald
Ruby & Sapphire
Crystal
Gold & Silver
The Isle of Armor
The Crown Tundra
The Teal Mask
The Indigo Disk
Greyed-out game icons indicate the move is unavailable in those games.
Description History
Pokémon Champions
“Has a 20% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by 1 stage.”
Scarlet & Violet
The Teal Mask
The Indigo Disk
“The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.”
Legends: Arceus
“The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's defensive stats.”
Stat History
Generation 4
Diamond & Pearl
- category: Category changed from special to physical.
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