Cross Chop (move)

Cross Chop クロスチョップ Cross Chop

Battles Type  Fighting Category  Physical PP  5 (max. 8) Power  100 Accuracy  80% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation II Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jam  0   Affected by how well the appeal in front goes.

Super Contests Condition  Cool Appeal  2 ♥♥ Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cool Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Affected by how well the previous Pokémon's move went.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Cross Chop (Japanese: クロスチョップ Cross Chop) is a damage dealing Fighting-type move introduced in Generation II.

Effect

Cross Chop deals damage and has an increased critical hit ratio.

Cross Chop can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 3 bonus appeal points if Focus Energy was used in the previous turn.

Description

Games Description Stad2 A Fighting-type attack. It is powerful and often lands a critical hit. GSC Has a high critical hit ratio. RSEColoXD A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio. FRLG The foe is hit with double chops. It has a high critical-hit ratio. DPPtHGSSPBR The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. It has a high critical-hit ratio. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE SwShBDSPLA The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily. SV The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
											SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0056		Mankey		Field		Field	39	39RSE 31FRLG	37	37	37	22		22	22
0057		Primeape		Field		Field	45	45RSE 35FRLG	41	41	41	22		22	22
0066		Machop		Human-Like		Human-Like	37	40	37	43	43XY 39ORAS	39	48	48
0067		Machoke		Human-Like		Human-Like	43	46	40	44	44XY 47ORAS	47	60	60
0068		Machamp		Human-Like		Human-Like	43	46	40	44	44XY 47ORAS	47	60	60
0688		Binacle		Water 3		Water 3					49	49	44
0689		Barbaracle		Water 3		Water 3					55	55	48
0727		Incineroar		Field		Field						66	1		1
0862		Obstagoon		Field		Field							1
0979		Annihilape		Field		Field									22
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
						C					SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0054		Psyduck		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0216		Teddiursa		Field		Field	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0239		Elekid		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0240		Magby		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0296		Makuhita		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0447		Riolu		Field	Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0453		Croagunk		Human-Like		Human-Like			✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0701		Hawlucha		Flying	Human-Like					−	−	✔		✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation III

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0125		Electabuzz		Human-Like		Human-Like	Purified Shadow PokémonXD
0126		Magmar		Human-Like		Human-Like	Purified Shadow PokémonXD
0239		Elekid		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Hordel's Elekid (Trade for Purified Togepi)XD
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0466		Electivire		Human-Like		Human-Like	Shocking Secret GiftPBR
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0239		Elekid		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Dream World - Pleasant Forest
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Generation IX

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0217		Ursaring		Field		Field	Wild Tera Pokémon - Dalizapa PassageSV
0701		Hawlucha		Flying	Human-Like	Wild Tera Pokémon - South Province (Area Six)SV
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Cross Chop inflicts damage. It has an increased critical hit ratio (50% in the Rescue Team series, 30% in the Explorers and Adventure Squad series).

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB 20 - 10 - 84% - Front Enemy No MDTDS 20 - 10 - 84% - Front Enemy No BSL 20 - 10 - 84% - Front Enemy No SMD 30 99 16 40 80% 98% Front Enemy No With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokkén Tournament

Cross Chop appears as one of Machamp's Pokémon moves. It replaces Bulk Up while under its effects or during a Synergy Burst. When used, Machamp lunges forward powerfully with his arms crossed.

Pokémon Conquest

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Stars: ★★★★ Power: 45 Accuracy: 80%

Effect: Has a higher rate of critical hits.

Users:

Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by > facing to the right.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move.

Pokémon GO

Cross Chop
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 50 Energy cost 50 Duration 1.5 seconds Damage window 0.8 - 1.2 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 55 Energy cost 35 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Updates

Gyms & Raids

• July 30, 2016
  • Power: 55 → 60
• February 16, 2017
  • Power: 60 → 50
  • Energy cost: 100 → 50
  • Duration: 2 → 1.5 seconds
  • Damage window: 1.5 - 1.8 → 0.8 - 1.2 seconds

Trainer Battles

• March 1, 2024
  • Power: 50 → 55

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Cross Chop

★★★★★
Attack power	24.16962
Charge time	1.22 seconds
Range type	Arc (melee)
Number of hits	4
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	3%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Cross Chop	Physical	3	—	100	120	80%	An opponent	—	Critical hits land more easily.	Bruno & Machamp Scottie/Bettie & Mankey/PrimeapeEgg (Strike role only)
Sync move
Name	Category	State		Base power	Max power	Target		Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair
Great Infernal Cross Chop	Physical	Default		250	300	An opponent		—	No additional effect.	Eri & Annihilape
		6★ EX							The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.
		6★ EX with EX role		375	450

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Cross Chop is Incineroar's up special. When used, Incineroar leaps into the air and shoots down aflame at an angle with crossed arms. It acts as a recovery move for returning to the stage. However, if it doesn't connect, it can easily cause Incineroar to fall off the stage on accident.

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Cross Chop is Machamp's first move. It is obtained by reaching level 7 as Machoke and upgrading Karate Chop into it instead of Close Combat. The user dashes forward dealing damage to enemies hit. Cross Chop has an increased critical hit rate and can critically strike. At level 13, the move also increases basic attack's Attack by 2 stacking 40 times.

Description

Games Description MDRB MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It has a high critical-hit rate. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる きゅうしょに あたりやすい Conq. The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily. MDGtI UNUSED SMD MDRTDX It damages an enemy. It has a high critical-hit rate.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Machoke Croagunk Incineroar Machamp
The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Machoke crosses the arms in the form of an "X". It then hits the opponent with them. Sometimes, its forearms glow with white energy before using this move.
Chuck's Machoke	Machoke, Machoke Man!		Debut
Emily's Machoke	Sitting Psyduck		None
Maylene's Machoke	A Triple Fighting Chance!		None
	Machop's arms glow white, then it forms a cross with them. It then hits the opponent with its crossed arms.
Brawly's Machop	Brave the Wave		None
Emily's Machop	Sitting Psyduck		None
	Machamp crosses its top two arms to form an "X" and its arms start to glow. It then strikes the opponent with the crossed arms.
Gavin's Machamp	From Brags to Riches		None
Emily's Machamp	Sitting Psyduck		None
Bea's Machamp	Battle Three With Bea!		None
	The black parts on Croagunk's arms glow white and it crosses its arms to form an "X". It then hits the opponent with its crossed arms.
Hamilton's Craig	Cream of the Croagunk Crop!		None
	Incineroar crosses its arms to form an "X" and runs up towards the opponent. It then hits the opponent with its crossed arms and pushes them back with its hands.
Cross's Incineroar	I Choose You!		None
Professor Kukui's Incineroar	Pushing the Fiery Envelope!		None

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Incineroar
The user crosses its arms and hits the opponent with them.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Incineroar crosses its arms and a trail of light in the form of an 'X' is formed with the opponent is hit.
Cross's Incineroar	I Choose You!		Debut

Pokémon Adventures

Primeape and Sudowoodo Barbaracle
The user crosses its arms and it hits the opponent with them.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Primeape crosses its arms in an "X"-like formation and it hits the opponent with them.
The Day-Care Lady's Primeape	Quilava Quandary		Debut
	Sudowoodo crosses its arms in an "X"-like formation and it hits the opponent with them.
Gold's Sudobo	Quilava Quandary		Used via Mimic
	Barbaracle strikes the opponent with its hands in an "X" formation.
Fake Essentia's Barbaracle	Magearna Moves		None

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 十字劈 Sahpjih Pek Mandarin 十字劈 Shízì Pī * 十字切 Shízì Qiè * Dutch Kruisschop Finnish Risti-isku French Coup CroixVIII+ Coup-CroixII–VII German Kreuzhieb Greek Σταυρωτό χτύπημα Staurotó htúpema Italian Incrocolpo Korean 크로스촙 Keuroseuchop Polish Krzyżocios* Cios Krzyżowy* Portuguese Brazil Golpe Cruzado (games, AG020, AG127, M20-present, TCG, manga) Corte Cruzado (DP068–DP082) Boxer (AG031) Soco Cruzado (EP209) Portugal Golpe Ganheta Serbian Ukršteni udarac Spanish Latin America Golpe Cruzado (EP209–AG127, SM002–present) Corte Cruzado (DP082) Cruce (DP068) Spain Tajo Cruzado Thai ครอสช็อป Vietnamese Cú Đánh Hình Chữ Thập

Variations of the move Cross Chop
Cross Chop • Stone Edge

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