Scratch
Scratch is a Fast Attack of type Normal in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 6 damage and it generates 4 energy. In GO Battle League, Scratch deals 3 damage and generates 4 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.
Scratch effectiveness against other Pokémon types
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| Normal | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×0.6 | ×1.0 | ×0.4 | ×0.6 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 | ×1.0 |
Scratch Adventure Effects
Scratch has no Adventure Effects.
Scratch in Gym and Raid Battles
Gym and Raid Battles Stats
| Category | Fast Attack |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Power | 6 |
| Energy | 4 |
| Animation Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage Window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| DPS | 12.00 Damage per second |
| DPE | 1.50 Damage per Energy |
| EPS | 8.00 Energy per second |
Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles
Name | PWR | ENG | Duration | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 13.00 | 10.00 |
| Scratch | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 8.00 | 12.00 |
| Tackle | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Pound | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 10.00 | 12.00 |
| Cut | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Transform | 0 | 0 | 2.0s | 0 | 0 |
| Hidden Power | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Take Down | 7 | 8 | 1.0s | 8.00 | 7.00 |
| Yawn | 0 | 13 | 1.5s | 8.67 | 0 |
| Present | 6 | 23 | 1.5s | 15.33 | 4.00 |
| Lock-On | 2 | 10 | 0.5s | 20.00 | 4.00 |
Scratch in Trainer Battles
Trainer Battles Stats
| Category | Fast Attack |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Power | 3 |
| Energy | 4 |
| Duration | 1 Turns |
| DPS | 0.75 Damage per second |
| EPS | 4.00 Energy per second |
| DPE | 0.75 Damage per Energy |
| Tags | Multipurpose |
Special effects
Scratch has no special effects.Similar moves in Trainer Battles
Name | DPT | EPT | PWR | ENG | CD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | 2.50 | 4.00 | 5 | 8 | 1s |
| Scratch | 3.00 | 4.00 | 3 | 4 | 1s |
| Tackle | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3 | 3 | 1s |
| Pound | 2.00 | 2.00 | 4 | 4 | 1s |
| Cut | 3.00 | 2.00 | 3 | 2 | 1s |
| Transform | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3s |
| Hidden Power | 3.00 | 2.67 | 9 | 8 | 2s |
| Take Down | 4.67 | 3.00 | 14 | 9 | 2s |
| Yawn | - | 3.00 | 0 | 12 | 2s |
| Present | 1.00 | 4.00 | 3 | 12 | 2s |
| Lock-On | 1.00 | 5.00 | 1 | 5 | 1s |
Strongest Pokémon with Scratch
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