Ability · Gen 6 · 10 Pokémon
Tough Claws
This Pokemon's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
Tough Claws was introduced in Generation 6. 10 Pokémon and forms can have it.
Best Pokémon with Tough Claws
Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Tough Claws.
1. Mega Golisopod#11 in Champions VGC · 100% run Tough Claws
2. Mega Metagross#32 in Champions VGC · 100% run Tough Claws
3. Mega Aerodactyl#59 in Champions VGC · 100% run Tough Claws
4. Lycanroc-Dusk#84 in Champions VGC · 100% run Tough Claws
5. Mega Charizard X#108 in Champions VGC · 100% run Tough Claws
6. Perrserker#146 in Champions VGC · 5.2% run Tough Claws
7. Mega Barbaracle#240 in Champions VGC · 100% run Tough Claws
8. Barbaracle#370 in National Dex OU · 99.6% run Tough Claws
Pokémon with Tough Claws
As a regular ability (10)
Tough Claws FAQ
What does Tough Claws do?
This Pokemon's contact moves have their power multiplied by 1.3.
Which Pokémon have Tough Claws?
10 Pokémon and forms can have Tough Claws: Mega Charizard X, Galarian Meowth, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Metagross, Binacle, Barbaracle, Mega Barbaracle and Lycanroc-Dusk and more.
What are the best Pokémon with Tough Claws?
By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Tough Claws are Mega Golisopod (#11 in Champions VGC, 100% run Tough Claws), Mega Metagross (#32 in Champions VGC, 100% run Tough Claws), Mega Aerodactyl (#59 in Champions VGC, 100% run Tough Claws), Lycanroc-Dusk (#84 in Champions VGC, 100% run Tough Claws) and Mega Charizard X (#108 in Champions VGC, 100% run Tough Claws).
Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.