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Night Slash

Night Slash is a Dark-type move introduced in Generation 4.

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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 4DarkPhysical7010015+0
Generation 5DarkPhysical7010015+0
Generation 6DarkPhysical7010015+0
Generation 7DarkPhysical7010015+0
Generation 8DarkPhysical7010015+0
Generation 9DarkPhysical7010015+0

In-game descriptions

Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilverThe user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / ShieldThe user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Legends: ArceusThe user slashes the target the instant the target lowers its guard. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Scarlet / VioletThe user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

TM / HM

Legends: Z-ATM34

Pokémon that learn it

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

By level up (1)

By breeding (2)

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