Karate Chop

Karate Chop (からてチョップ Karate Chop) is a -type move introduced in Generation I. In Generation I, it was -type move but in Generation II - IV, this move was changed and became a Fighting-type move. As the moves name suggests, the Pokémon hurts the opponent with a Karate Chop.

Effect
Karate Chop deals damage and has an increased critical hit ratio.

In Battle
The foe is attacked with a sharp chop. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Contests
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.

Super Contests
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.

Description
The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.

Trivia

 * The only Pokémon that can learn Karate Chop through breeding are Elekid and Magby.