Crush Claw

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Crush Claw is a Charged Attack of type Normal in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 0 damage and it costs 0 energy. In GO Battle League, Crush Claw deals damage and costs 0 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Crush Claw effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
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

Crush Claw Adventure Effects

Crush Claw has no Adventure Effects.

Crush Claw in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeNormal
Power0
Energy0
Animation Duration2.0s
Damage Window1.3s - 1.8s
DPS0 Damage per second
DPE— Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

NormalWrap60333.0s20
NormalHyper Beam1501004.0s37.5
NormalVise Grip35332.0s17.5
NormalSwift65503.0s21.67
NormalHorn Attack45332.0s22.5
NormalStomp50501.5s33.33
NormalHyper Fang80502.5s32
NormalBody Slam50332.0s25
NormalRest50332.0s25
NormalStruggle3502.0s17.5

Crush Claw in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeNormal
Power
Energy0
DPE— Damage per Energy
TagsGeneral

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Crush Claw has a 0% chance to:

    Similar moves in Trainer Battles

    NormalWrapGeneralDebuff
    Special effectsSpecial

    Wrap has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    1.567045
    NormalHyper BeamNuke1.8815080
    NormalVise GripSpam / Bait1.757040
    NormalSwiftSpam / Bait1.575535
    NormalHorn AttackSpam / Bait1.144035
    NormalStompSpam / Bait1.385540
    NormalHyper FangGeneral1.68050
    NormalBody SlamSpam / Bait1.636540
    NormalRestSpam / Bait1.435035
    NormalStruggleHigh Energy0.3535100

    Strongest Pokémon with Crush Claw

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    Best Great League Pokémon with Crush Claw

    Great League

    No Pokémon in our current Great League rankings have Crush Claw in their recommended moveset.

    Best Ultra League Pokémon with Crush Claw

    Ultra League

    No Pokémon in our current Ultra League rankings have Crush Claw in their recommended moveset.

    Best Master League Pokémon with Crush Claw

    Master League

    No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Crush Claw in their recommended moveset.

    Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Crush Claw

    All Pokémon that can learn Crush Claw

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    Crush Claw FAQ

    How does Crush Claw compare with other moves of the same type?

    In raids, Crush Claw has lower move-only DPS compared with Crush Grip: 0 versus 105. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

    Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

    How are the best PvP users selected?

    These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

    How are the strongest Pokémon with Crush Claw ranked?

    Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

    How are tiers assigned?

    Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

    How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

    Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

    The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

    Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

    How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Crush Claw?

    The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Crush Claw damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

    Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

    Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

    Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

    No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

    What does the complete learnset list include?

    It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Crush Claw, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

    What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

    Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.