Crunch

Effect

The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Dark	Physical	80	100	15	0	Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

210 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (202 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Crunch: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Rattata	Normal	Lv 22	Where to get it
Raticate	Normal	Lv 24	Where to get it
Arbok	Poison	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Nidoran♀	Poison	Lv 50	Where to get it
Nidorina	Poison	Lv 64	Where to get it
Nidoqueen	PoisonGround	Lv 1	Where to get it
Growlithe	Fire	Lv 32	Where to get it
Arcanine	Fire	Lv 1	Where to get it
Kangaskhan	Normal	Lv 36	Where to get it
Gyarados	WaterFlying	Lv 24	Where to get it
Omastar	RockWater	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Aerodactyl	RockFlying	Lv 30	Where to get it
Snorlax	Normal	Lv 24	Where to get it
Totodile	Water	Lv 27	Where to get it
Croconaw	Water	Lv 30	Where to get it
Feraligatr	WaterDragon	Lv 32	Where to get it
Girafarig	NormalPsychic	Lv 37	Where to get it
Steelix	SteelDragon	Lv 1	Where to get it
Snubbull	Fairy	Lv 49	Where to get it
Granbull	Fairy	Lv 59	Where to get it
Houndour	DarkFire	Lv 49	Where to get it
Houndoom	DarkFire	Lv 56	Where to get it
Raikou	Electric	Lv 42	Where to get it
Entei	Fire	Lv 42	Where to get it
Suicune	Water	Lv 42	Where to get it
Larvitar	RockGround	Lv 27	Where to get it
Pupitar	RockGround	Lv 27	Where to get it
Tyranitar	RockDark	Lv 27	Where to get it
Poochyena	Dark	Lv 34	Where to get it
Mightyena	Dark	Lv 1, Lv 40	Where to get it
Exploud	NormalDark	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Mawile	SteelFairy	Lv 28	Where to get it
Carvanha	WaterDark	Lv 32	Where to get it
Sharpedo	WaterDark	Lv 34	Where to get it
Trapinch	BugGround	Lv 28	Where to get it
Vibrava	BugDragon	Lv 1	Where to get it
Flygon	BugDragon	Lv 1	Where to get it
Seviper	PoisonDark	Lv 39	Where to get it
Corphish	Water	Lv 40	Where to get it
Crawdaunt	WaterDark	Lv 46	Where to get it
Snorunt	Ice	Lv 55	Where to get it
Glalie	Ice	Lv 61	Where to get it
Walrein	IceWater	Lv 1	Where to get it
Huntail	WaterDark	Lv 34	Where to get it
Bagon	Dragon	Lv 25	Where to get it
Shelgon	Dragon	Lv 25	Where to get it
Salamence	DragonFlying	Lv 25	Where to get it
Rayquaza	DragonFlying	Lv 9	Where to get it
Turtwig	Grass	Lv 37	Where to get it
Grotle	Grass	Lv 42	Where to get it
Torterra	GrassRock	Lv 45	Where to get it
Bidoof	Normal	Lv 25	Where to get it
Bibarel	NormalWater	Lv 28	Where to get it
Shinx	Electric	Lv 36	Where to get it
Luxio	Electric	Lv 48	Where to get it
Luxray	ElectricDark	Lv 56	Where to get it
Floatzel	Water	Lv 1	Where to get it
Garchomp	DragonGround	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Hippopotas	Ground	Lv 20	Where to get it
Hippowdon	GroundRock	Lv 20	Where to get it
Skorupi	PoisonBug	Lv 48	Where to get it
Drapion	PoisonDark	Lv 54	Where to get it
Carnivine	Grass	Lv 41	Where to get it
Froslass	IceGhost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Heatran	FireSteel	Lv 36	Where to get it
Patrat	Normal	Lv 16	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Watchog	Normal	Lv 16	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Lillipup	Normal	Lv 24	Where to get it
Herdier	Normal	Lv 30	Where to get it
Stoutland	Normal	Lv 30	Where to get it
Pansage	Grass	Lv 43	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Pansear	Fire	Lv 43	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Panpour	Water	Lv 43	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Basculin	Water	Lv 32	Where to get it
Sandile	GroundDark	Lv 27	Where to get it
Krokorok	GroundDark	Lv 27	Where to get it
Krookodile	GroundDark	Lv 27	Where to get it
Scraggy	DarkFighting	Lv 40	Where to get it
Scrafty	DarkFighting	Lv 42	Where to get it
Tirtouga	WaterRock	Lv 27	Where to get it
Carracosta	WaterRock	Lv 27	Where to get it
Archen	RockFlying	Lv 30	Where to get it
Archeops	RockFlying	Lv 30	Where to get it
Eelektrik	Electric	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Eelektross	Electric	Lv 1	Where to get it
Axew	Dragon	Lv 24	Where to get it
Fraxure	Dragon	Lv 24	Where to get it
Haxorus	DragonFighting	Lv 24	Where to get it
Druddigon	Dragon	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Durant	BugSteel	Lv 36	Where to get it
Deino	DarkDragon	Lv 32	Where to get it
Zweilous	DarkDragon	Lv 32	Where to get it
Hydreigon	DarkDragon	Lv 32	Where to get it
Tornadus	Flying	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Thundurus	ElectricFlying	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Reshiram	DragonFire	Lv 16	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Zekrom	DragonElectric	Lv 16	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Litleo	FireNormal	Lv 39	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Pyroar	FireNormal	Lv 42	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Pancham	Fighting	Lv 33	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Pangoro	FightingDark	Lv 35	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Tyrunt	RockDragon	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Tyrantrum	RockDragon	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Bergmite	Ice	Lv 33	Where to get it
Avalugg	IceRock	Lv 33	Where to get it
Zygarde	DragonGround	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Yungoos	Normal	Lv 34	Where to get it
Gumshoos	Normal	Lv 39	Where to get it
Grubbin	Bug	Lv 35	Where to get it
Charjabug	BugElectric	Lv 43	Where to get it
Vikavolt	BugElectric	Lv 1	Where to get it
Rockruff	Rock	Lv 36	Where to get it
Lycanroc	Rock	Lv 42	Where to get it
Dewpider	WaterBug	Lv 24	Where to get it
Araquanid	WaterBug	Lv 26	Where to get it
Silvally	Normal	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Bruxish	WaterPsychic	Lv 28	Where to get it
Solgaleo	PsychicSteel	Lv 42	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Guzzlord	DarkDragon	Lv 30	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Drednaw	WaterRock	Lv 1	Where to get it
Yamper	Electric	Lv 30	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Boltund	Electric	Lv 34	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Arrokuda	Water	Lv 36	Where to get it
Barraskewda	Water	Lv 40	Where to get it
Sizzlipede	FireBug	Lv 40	Where to get it
Centiskorch	FireBug	Lv 46	Where to get it
Morpeko	ElectricDark	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Dracovish	WaterDragon	Lv 56	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Arctovish	WaterIce	Lv 56	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Zacian	Fairy	Lv 55	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Zamazenta	Fighting	Lv 55	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Regidrago	Dragon	Lv 30	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Basculegion	WaterGhost	Lv 32	Where to get it
Overqwil	DarkPoison	Lv 48	Where to get it
Fidough	Fairy	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Dachsbun	Fairy	Lv 47	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Maschiff	Dark	Lv 31	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Mabosstiff	Dark	Lv 34	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Capsakid	Grass	Lv 38	Where to get it
Scovillain	GrassFire	Lv 38	Where to get it
Greavard	Ghost	Lv 28	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Houndstone	Ghost	Lv 28	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Veluza	WaterPsychic	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Farigiraf	NormalPsychic	Lv 37	Where to get it
Iron Jugulis	DarkFlying	Lv 35	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Frigibax	DragonIce	Lv 44	Where to get it
Arctibax	DragonIce	Lv 50	Where to get it
Baxcalibur	DragonIce	Lv 55	Where to get it
Okidogi	PoisonFighting	Lv 56	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Rattata’s standard form. Alolan Rattata	DarkNormal	Lv 22	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Raticate’s standard form. Alolan Raticate	DarkNormal	Lv 24	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Grimer’s standard form. Alolan Grimer	PoisonDark	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Muk’s standard form. Alolan Muk	PoisonDark	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Kangaskhan’s standard form. Mega Kangaskhan	Normal	Lv 36	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Gyarados’s standard form. Mega Gyarados	WaterDark	Lv 24	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Aerodactyl’s standard form. Mega Aerodactyl	RockFlying	Lv 30	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Steelix’s standard form. Mega Steelix	SteelGround	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Houndoom’s standard form. Mega Houndoom	DarkFire	Lv 56	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Tyranitar’s standard form. Mega Tyranitar	RockDark	Lv 27	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mawile’s standard form. Mega Mawile	SteelFairy	Lv 28	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Sharpedo’s standard form. Mega Sharpedo	WaterDark	Lv 34	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Glalie’s standard form. Mega Glalie	Ice	Lv 61	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Salamence’s standard form. Mega Salamence	DragonFlying	Lv 25	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Rayquaza’s standard form. Mega Rayquaza	DragonFlying	Lv 9	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Garchomp’s standard form. Mega Garchomp	DragonGround	On evolution, Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Basculin’s standard form. Basculin (Blue-Striped Form)	Water	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Tornadus’s standard form. Tornadus (Therian Forme)	Flying	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Thundurus’s standard form. Thundurus (Therian Forme)	ElectricFlying	Lv 40	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zygarde’s standard form. Zygarde (10% Forme)	DragonGround	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zygarde’s standard form. Zygarde (Complete Forme)	DragonGround	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zygarde’s standard form. Zygarde (Complete Forme)	DragonGround	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Midnight Form)	Rock	Lv 40	Where to get it
Artwork shows Lycanroc’s standard form. Lycanroc (Dusk Form)	Rock	Lv 40	Where to get it
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Fighting type)	Fighting	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Flying type)	Flying	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Poison type)	Poison	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Ground type)	Ground	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Rock type)	Rock	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Bug type)	Bug	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Ghost type)	Ghost	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Steel type)	Steel	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Fire type)	Fire	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Water type)	Water	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Grass type)	Grass	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Electric type)	Electric	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Psychic type)	Psychic	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Ice type)	Ice	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Dragon type)	Dragon	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Dark type)	Dark	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Silvally’s standard form. Silvally (Fairy type)	Fairy	Lv 45	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Morpeko’s standard form. Morpeko (Hangry Mode)	ElectricDark	Lv 50	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zacian’s standard form. Zacian (Crowned Sword)	FairySteel	Lv 55	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zamazenta’s standard form. Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)	FightingSteel	Lv 55	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Growlithe’s standard form. Hisuian Growlithe	FireRock	Lv 32	Where to get it
Artwork shows Arcanine’s standard form. Hisuian Arcanine	FireRock	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Qwilfish’s standard form. Hisuian Qwilfish	DarkPoison	Lv 48	Where to get it
Artwork shows Basculin’s standard form. Basculin (White-Striped Form)	Water	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Avalugg’s standard form. Hisuian Avalugg	IceRock	Lv 33	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Basculegion’s standard form. Basculegion (female)	WaterGhost	Lv 32	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Snorlax’s standard form. Gigantamax Snorlax	Normal	Lv 24	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Drednaw’s standard form. Gigantamax Drednaw	WaterRock	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Centiskorch’s standard form. Gigantamax Centiskorch	FireBug	Lv 46	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

Egg moves (11 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Crunch: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Charmander	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Growlithe	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Rhyhorn	GroundRock	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Totodile	Water	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Snubbull	Fairy	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Teddiursa	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Treecko	Grass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Electrike	Electric	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Cranidos	Rock	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Stunky	PoisonDark	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Riolu	Fighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it

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