Generation I Move
Karate Chop
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
- 50Power
- 100%Accuracy
- 25PP
- 0Priority
Karate Chop Battle Data
- Type
- Fighting
- Category
- Physical
- Power
- 50
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 25
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Introduced
- Generation I
- Contest type
- Tough
Karate Chop Effect
Inflicts regular damage. User’s critical hit rate is one level higher when using this move.
“This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Critical hit
- +1 crit stage
Karate Chop In Other Generations
Karate Chop's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold & Silver | — | — | — | Normal |
Pokémon That Learn Karate Chop
11 Pokémon can learn Karate Chop.










