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.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 2 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | An attack that may up user's ATTACK. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | A claw attack that may raise the user’s ATTACK. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The foe is attacked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s ATTACK. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The 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 / Shield | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Legends: Arceus | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user's Attack stat. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat. |
TM / HM
| Scarlet / Violet | TM31 |
|---|
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)