| Type | normal |
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 35 |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Scratch is one of the most common and basic moves a Pokémon learns. It deals damage with no additional effects.
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Scratch turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 100.
| Gold Silver Crystal | Scratches with sharp claws. |
| Ruby Sapphire Emerald | Scratches the foe with sharp claws. |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| X Y O.Ruby A.Sapphire | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu L.G. Eevee | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Sword Shield B.Diamond S.Pearl | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| English | Scratch |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Arañazo |
| Italian | Graffio |
| Japanese | ひっかく (Hikkaku) |
| German | Kratzer |
| French | Griffe |