Crunch

Type
Gen.
2
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Priority
0
Category
Physicalcategory img

Effect Summary

Deals damage and has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense stat img by one stage.

Detailed Effect

Crunch deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Defense stat img by one stage.
Stats stat img can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
  • In Gen 2-3 Crunch has a 20% chance of lowering the target's Special Defense stat img
  • In Legends: Arceus it has a 20% chance of lowering the target's defensive stats and 10 PP.

Description

GS
C
An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
RS
E
Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF.
FRLG
The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
COL
B2W2
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
XY
ORAS
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Meta Information

Move Target
move target imgNormal
Affects a selected adjacent target.
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.
means that the Pokémon can be selected.
means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
DamageDeals damage.
Good Stat DecreaseLowers the target's or other enemies' stats.
Interactions
Makes contactUser touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g., Sticky Barb item img).
Blocked by Detect and ProtectThis move will not work if the target has used Detect or Protect this turn.
Copied by Mirror MoveA Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Jaw-basedThis move has 1.5x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Strong Jaw.
Other Languages
flag usa
Crunch
japan flag
かみくだく (Kamikudaku)
germany flag
Knirscher
france flag
Mâchouille
italy flag
Sgranocchio
spain flag
Triturar
south kore flag
깨물어부수기 (Kkaemul'eobusugi)
mainland china flag
咬碎 (Yǎosuì / Ngáauhseui)

Level Up

Egg Breeding

Machine

TR32
TM108

Contest Information

Contest

Contest ConditionTough
ColorYellow
FlavorSour

Contest Effect

EffectAttempts to jam the Pokémon that appealed before the user.
DescriptionBadly startles the Pokémon in front.
Jam🖤🖤🖤🖤
Appeal❤️

Super Contest Effect

DescriptionEarn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.
Appeal❤️❤️