Hone Claws (move)
Move data
Type | Dark |
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Category | ![]() |
Power | — |
Accuracy | — |
PP | 15 (max. 24) |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 5 |
Machine/Record
Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM01 |
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X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM01 |
Effects
Hone Claws raises the user's Attack and Accuracy by one stage each.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Darkinium Z and uses its Z-Power, Hone Claws turns into Z-Hone Claws and raises Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
English | Hone Claws |
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Japanese | つめとぎ (Tsumetogi) |
German | Klauenwetzer |
French | Aiguisage |
Italian | Unghiaguzze |
Spanish | Afilagarras |
Korean | 손톱갈기 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 磨爪 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 磨爪 |
Game descriptions
Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
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X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
Scarlet/Violet | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Hone Claws at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.

#0553 / Ground · Dark
Level 1

#0822 / Flying
Level 1

#0823 / Flying · Steel
Level 1

#0863 / Steel
Level 1

#0906 / Grass
Level 10

#0908 / Grass · Dark
Level 10

#0943 / Dark
Level 10

#0962 / Flying · Dark
Level 1

#1018 / Steel · Dragon
Level 12
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Hone Claws as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.