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Pokemon Champions - Reg M-C / VGC 2026

Shadow Claw - Pokemon Champions

High critical hit ratio.

Type
Ghost
Category
physical
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
Priority
0

Best current meta users

AbsolAbsol69%MimikyuMimikyu30%AnnihilapeAnnihilape18%Mega BarbaracleMega Barbaracle8%DecidueyeDecidueye7%CeruledgeCeruledge4%

Champions Pokemon that learn it

CharizardCharizardMega Charizard XMega Charizard XMega Charizard YMega Charizard YPersianPersianPersian-AlolaPersian-AlolaGengarGengarMega GengarMega GengarKangaskhanKangaskhanMega KangaskhanMega KangaskhanTyphlosionTyphlosionTyphlosion-HisuiTyphlosion-HisuiFeraligatrFeraligatrMega FeraligatrMega FeraligatrHeracrossHeracrossMega HeracrossMega HeracrossMega TyranitarMega TyranitarTyranitarTyranitarBlazikenBlazikenMega BlazikenMega BlazikenMega SableyeMega SableyeSableyeSableyeAggronAggronMega AggronMega AggronBanetteBanetteMega BanetteMega BanetteAbsolAbsolMega AbsolMega AbsolMega Absol ZMega Absol ZMega SalamenceMega SalamenceSalamenceSalamenceMega MetagrossMega MetagrossMetagrossMetagrossInfernapeInfernapeEmpoleonEmpoleonGarchompGarchompMega GarchompMega GarchompMega Garchomp ZMega Garchomp ZLucarioLucarioMega LucarioMega LucarioMega Lucario ZMega Lucario ZToxicroakToxicroakWeavileWeavileRhyperiorRhyperiorGalladeGalladeMega GalladeMega GalladeLiepardLiepardSimisageSimisageSimisearSimisearSimipourSimipourExcadrillExcadrillMega ExcadrillMega ExcadrillKrookodileKrookodileCofagrigusCofagrigusZoroarkZoroarkZoroark-HisuiZoroark-HisuiBearticBearticChesnaughtChesnaughtMega ChesnaughtMega ChesnaughtPangoroPangoroAegislashAegislashAegislash-BladeAegislash-BladeBarbaracleBarbaracleMega BarbaracleMega BarbaracleTrevenantTrevenantNoivernNoivernDecidueyeDecidueyeDecidueye-HisuiDecidueye-HisuiIncineroarIncineroarLycanroc-MidnightLycanroc-MidnightSalazzleSalazzleGolisopodGolisopodMega GolisopodMega Golisopod

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Move text

Inflicts regular damage. User’s critical hit rate is one level higher when using this move.

The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Mechanics notes

Shadow Claw is physical / 70 BP / 100%. It makes contact.

Use the linked Pokemon pages to check stats, abilities, items, and full learnsets before committing this move to a team slot.

Questions

What does Shadow Claw do in Pokemon Champions?

High critical hit ratio.

Which Pokemon use Shadow Claw in the current meta?

Shadow Claw appears in current Reg M-C usage for Absol, Mimikyu, Annihilape, Mega Barbaracle.

Which Pokemon learn Shadow Claw in Champions?

Champions Pokemon that learn Shadow Claw include Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Persian, Persian-Alola, Gengar.