Generation II Move
Crunch
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
- 80Power
- 100%Accuracy
- 15PP
- 0Priority
Crunch Battle Data
- Type
- Dark
- Category
- Physical
- Power
- 80
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 15
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Effect chance
- 20%
- Introduced
- Generation II
- Contest type
- Tough
Crunch Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
“The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Crunch Stat Changes
Has a 20% chance to change stats when it hits:
- Defense▼ -1 stage
Crunch TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM108Scarlet & Violet
- TM132Sword & Shield
Pokémon That Learn Crunch
227 Pokémon can learn Crunch.
Learn by Level Up
Learn by TM / HM
