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Metal Claw

Metal Claw is a Steel-type move introduced in Generation 2.

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Values by generation

From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.

GenerationTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriority
Generation 2SteelPhysical509535+0
Generation 3SteelPhysical509535+0
Generation 4SteelPhysical509535+0
Generation 5SteelPhysical509535+0
Generation 6SteelPhysical509535+0
Generation 7SteelPhysical509535+0
Generation 8SteelPhysical509535+0
Generation 9SteelPhysical509535+0

In-game descriptions

Gold / Silver · CrystalAn attack that may up user's ATTACK.
Ruby / Sapphire · 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 / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilverThe foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Black / White · Black 2 / White 2The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / ShieldThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Legends: ArceusThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat.
Scarlet / VioletThe target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.

TM / HM

Scarlet / VioletTM31

Pokémon that learn it

All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.

By level up (4)

By TM / HM (3)

By breeding (3)

Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)