Generation I Move

Karate Chop

FightingPhysical

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

  • 50Power
  • 100%Accuracy
  • 25PP
  • 0Priority

Karate Chop Battle Data

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:

GamePowerAcc.PPType
Gold & SilverNormal

Pokémon That Learn Karate Chop

11 Pokémon can learn Karate Chop.

Learn by Breeding