Crunch
Dark
Effect Summary
Deals damage and has a 20% chance to lower the target's
Defense
by one stage.
by one stage.Detailed Effect
Crunch deals damage and has a 20% chance of lowering the target's
Defense
by one stage.
Stats
can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
by one stage.Stats
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
- In it has a 20% chance of lowering the target's defensive stats and 10 PP.
Description
C
GS
An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
E
RS
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.
B2W2
BW
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Good Stat Decrease
Lowers the target's or other enemies' stats.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
).Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Jaw-based
This move has 1.5x its usual power when used by a Pokémon with Strong Jaw.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Tough |
|---|---|
Color | Yellow |
Flavor | Sour |
Contest Effect
Effect | Attempts to jam the Pokémon that appealed before the user. |
|---|---|
Description | Badly startles the Pokémon in front. |
Jam | 🖤🖤🖤🖤 |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |