
- Abilities
- Hyper CutterPrevents the Attack stat from being lowered.Mold BreakerMoves can be used regardless of abilities.
- Hidden ability
- HustlePowers up physical moves but lowers accuracy.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Monster / Dragon
- Growth
- Slow
- EV yield
- 1 Attack
| HP | 46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 87 | |
| Defense | 60 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | |
| Speed | 57 | |
| Total | 320 |
Where to find it
Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.
Times and conditions
- Morning: 4:00–9:59
- Day: 10:00–19:59
- Night: 20:00–3:59
Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 38 | , and | 16 | 5% |
| Mt. Mortar 2F | , | 15 | 10% |
Evolution
Evolves into Fraxure at Lv 38.
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 3 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 6 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| 9 | Assurance | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | If the foe has already taken damage, this attack’s power is 2 times higher. |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns. |
| 15 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 18 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. |
| 21 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the foe with a scary face. Lowers its Speed by 2 stages. |
| 24 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 27 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 | The user performs a mystic dance. Raises its Attack and Speed by 1 stage. |
| 30 | Dual Chop | Dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 | The user hits the foe with hard parts of its body. It strikes twice in a row. |
| 33 | Laser Focus | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | The user concentrates so its next attack is sure to land a critical hit. |
| 36 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| 39 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| 42 | Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused. |
| 45 | Guillotine | Normal | Physical | var. | 30 | 5 | A vicious, tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint instantly if this attack hits. |
| 48 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 90 | 90 | 15 | Attacks with a hard tail. May lower the target’s Defense. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act. |
| TM54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The foe is stabbed with a poison tentacle. It has a 30% chance to poison the foe. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 95 | 100 | 10 | Attacks with a powerful tail swipe. Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Cerulean Gym · Cost: Free taught by Daisy at the Cerulean Gym |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000 Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan) the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | Comets are summoned down from the sky. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages. | Blackthorn Move Tutor house · Cost: Free Blackthorn City |
| Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | — | — | 20 | The user performs a mystic dance. Raises its Attack and Speed by 1 stage. | Blackthorn Gym · Cost: Free Requirements: Blackthorn Gym: Clair's dragons-only rule (story; the Rising Badge) Blackthorn Gym |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. | |
| Iron Head | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch. | Route 21 · Cost: Nest Ball ×1 Requirements: Route 21: break the wild Mr. Mime's barrier (unlocks Iron Head) Route 21 |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | Lavender House Of Memories · Cost: Heavy Ball ×1 Requirements: Route 10 / Lavender Town: the girl who waits (the Lavender curse) Lavender Town |
| Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused. | |
| Snarl | Dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user yells at the foe relentlessly, lowering its Sp. Atk. | Route 13 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 13: the Southeast League (eight representatives and a Champion) |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Endeavor | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 5 | An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP. |
| First Impression | Bug | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | A very powerful move, but it only works right after the user enters battle. |
| Harden | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage. |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
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