Metal Claw

Effect

Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack.

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Steel	Physical	60	100	35	0	Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

Compared with Pokémon HeartGold.

• Power: 50 → 60.
• Accuracy: 95% → 100%.

Ability interactions

• Sharpness — added in Origin HeartGold.

Pokémon that learn this move

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

Level-up and evolution (69 Pokémon)

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

Pokémon that learn Metal Claw: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Krabby	Water	Lv 8	Where to get it
Kingler	WaterSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Scizor	BugSteel	Lv 12	Where to get it
Sneasel	DarkIce	Lv 18	Where to get it
Skarmory	SteelFlying	Lv 12	Where to get it
Nincada	BugGround	Lv 25	Where to get it
Ninjask	BugFlying	Lv 1	Where to get it
Shedinja	BugGhost	Lv 1	Where to get it
Aron	SteelRock	Lv 4	Where to get it
Lairon	SteelRock	Lv 1	Where to get it
Aggron	Steel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Anorith	RockBug	Lv 12	Where to get it
Armaldo	RockBug	Lv 12	Where to get it
Metang	SteelPsychic	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Metagross	SteelPsychic	Lv 1	Where to get it
Registeel	Steel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Prinplup	Water	On evolution, Lv 1	Where to get it
Empoleon	WaterSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Riolu	Fighting	Lv 8	Where to get it
Lucario	FightingSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Weavile	DarkIce	Lv 18	Where to get it
Dialga	SteelDragon	Lv 1	Where to get it
Heatran	FireSteel	Lv 6	Where to get it
Drilbur	Ground	Lv 16	Where to get it
Excadrill	GroundSteel	Lv 16	Where to get it
Garbodor	Poison	Lv 1	Where to get it
Ferroseed	GrassSteel	Lv 5	Where to get it
Ferrothorn	GrassSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Druddigon	Dragon	Lv 15	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Pawniard	DarkSteel	Lv 10	Where to get it
Bisharp	DarkSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Durant	BugSteel	Lv 8	Where to get it
Cobalion	SteelFighting	Lv 7	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Genesect	BugSteel	Lv 14	Where to get it
Solgaleo	PsychicSteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Necrozma	Psychic	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Perrserker	Steel	Lv 16	Where to get it
Duraludon	SteelDragon	Lv 1	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 1	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 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Sneasler	FightingPoison	Lv 18	Where to get it
Klawf	Rock	Lv 17	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Tinkatink	FairySteel	Lv 8	Where to get it
Tinkatuff	FairySteel	Lv 8	Where to get it
Tinkaton	FairySteel	Lv 8	Where to get it
Kingambit	DarkSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Archaludon	SteelDragon	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Iron Crown	SteelPsychic	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Sandshrew’s standard form. Alolan Sandshrew	IceSteel	Lv 14	Where to get it
Artwork shows Sandslash’s standard form. Alolan Sandslash	IceSteel	Lv 1	Where to get it
Artwork shows Diglett’s standard form. Alolan Diglett	GroundSteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Dugtrio’s standard form. Alolan Dugtrio	GroundSteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Meowth’s standard form. Galarian Meowth	Steel	Lv 16	Where to get it
Artwork shows Scizor’s standard form. Mega Scizor	BugSteel	Lv 12	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Aggron’s standard form. Mega Aggron	Steel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Metagross’s standard form. Mega Metagross	SteelPsychic	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Lucario’s standard form. Mega Lucario	FightingSteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Stunfisk’s standard form. Galarian Stunfisk	GroundSteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Stunfisk is only in its normal form (Pal Park).
Artwork shows Necrozma’s standard form. Dusk Mane Necrozma	PsychicSteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Necrozma’s standard form. Dawn Wings Necrozma	PsychicGhost	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Necrozma’s standard form. Ultra Necrozma	PsychicDragon	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Necrozma’s standard form. Ultra Necrozma	PsychicDragon	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zacian’s standard form. Zacian (Crowned Sword)	FairySteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zamazenta’s standard form. Zamazenta (Crowned Shield)	FightingSteel	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Sneasel’s standard form. Hisuian Sneasel	FightingPoison	Lv 18	Where to get it
Artwork shows Dialga’s standard form. Dialga (Origin Forme)	SteelDragon	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Kingler’s standard form. Gigantamax Kingler	Water	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Garbodor’s standard form. Gigantamax Garbodor	Poison	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Duraludon’s standard form. Gigantamax Duraludon	SteelDragon	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.

Move tutors (82 Pokémon)

Pewter City · Cost: Level Ball ×1

Pewter City

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

Pokémon that learn Metal Claw: Move tutors

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Charmander	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Charmeleon	Fire	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Charizard	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sandshrew	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sandslash	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Paras	BugGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Parasect	BugGrass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Diglett	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Dugtrio	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Krabby	Water	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kingler	WaterSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Totodile	Water	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Croconaw	Water	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Feraligatr	WaterDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gligar	GroundFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Scizor	BugSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Teddiursa	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ursaring	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Skarmory	SteelFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Nincada	BugGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Aron	SteelRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lairon	SteelRock	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Aggron	Steel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Zangoose	NormalFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Corphish	Water	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Crawdaunt	WaterDark	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Anorith	RockBug	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Armaldo	RockBug	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Metang	SteelPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Metagross	SteelPsychic	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Registeel	Steel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Prinplup	Water	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Empoleon	WaterSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gible	DragonGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gabite	DragonGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Garchomp	DragonGround	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Lucario	FightingSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Weavile	DarkIce	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Gliscor	GroundFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Dialga	SteelDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Drilbur	Ground	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Excadrill	GroundSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Garbodor	Poison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ferroseed	GrassSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ferrothorn	GrassSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Cubchoo	Ice	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Beartic	IceWater	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Pawniard	DarkSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Bisharp	DarkSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Braviary	NormalFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Durant	BugSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Genesect	BugSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chespin	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Quilladin	Grass	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Chesnaught	GrassFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Komala	Normal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Hakamo-o	DragonFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kommo-o	DragonFighting	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Perrserker	Steel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Ursaluna	GroundNormal	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Sneasler	FightingPoison	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Tinkatink	FairySteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Tinkatuff	FairySteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Tinkaton	FairySteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Kingambit	DarkSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard X	FireDragon	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Mega Charizard Y	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Sandshrew’s standard form. Alolan Sandshrew	IceSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Sandslash’s standard form. Alolan Sandslash	IceSteel	Tutor compatibility	Where to get it
Artwork shows Diglett’s standard form. Alolan Diglett	GroundSteel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Dugtrio’s standard form. Alolan Dugtrio	GroundSteel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Scizor’s standard form. Mega Scizor	BugSteel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Aggron’s standard form. Mega Aggron	Steel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Metagross’s standard form. Mega Metagross	SteelPsychic	Tutor compatibility	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	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Lucario’s standard form. Mega Lucario	FightingSteel	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Dialga’s standard form. Dialga (Origin Forme)	SteelDragon	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Braviary’s standard form. Hisuian Braviary	PsychicFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Ursaluna’s standard form. Ursaluna (Bloodmoon)	GroundNormal	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Charizard’s standard form. Gigantamax Charizard	FireFlying	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Kingler’s standard form. Gigantamax Kingler	Water	Tutor compatibility	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Garbodor’s standard form. Gigantamax Garbodor	Poison	Tutor compatibility	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 Metal Claw: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Charmander	Fire	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Sandshrew	Ground	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Paras	BugGrass	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Totodile	Water	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Gligar	GroundFlying	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Teddiursa	Normal	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Zangoose	NormalFighting	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Corphish	Water	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Gible	DragonGround	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Wimpod	BugWater	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Sandshrew’s standard form. Alolan Sandshrew	IceSteel	Egg learnset	Where to get it

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