Slicing Move Elements
While moves based on slicing were in the game since the original Pokémon Red & Blue, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet introduced Slicing as a mechanic with Abilities tied to it. These moves were moves that basically were slices and cuts
List of Slicing Moves-Based Moves
Name | Type | Cat. | PP | Att. | Acc. | Effect |
Aerial Ace | 20 | 60 | 101 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. | ||
Air Cutter | 25 | 60 | 95 | The user launches razor-like wind to slash opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | ||
Air Slash | 15 | 75 | 95 | The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch. | ||
Aqua Cutter | 20 | 70 | 100 | The user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | ||
Behemoth Blade | 5 | 100 | 100 | The user wields a large, powerful sword using its whole body and cuts the target in a vigorous attack. | ||
Bitter Blade | 10 | 90 | 100 | The user focuses its bitter feelings toward the world of the living into a slashing attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. | ||
Ceaseless Edge | 15 | 65 | 90 | The user slashes its shell blade at the target. Shell splinters left behind by this attack remain scattered under the target as spikes. | ||
Cross Poison | 20 | 70 | 100 | A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | ||
Cut | 30 | 50 | 95 | The target is cut with a scythe, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. | ||
Fury Cutter | 20 | 40 | 95 | The user attacks by slashing the target with scythes, claws, or the like. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. | ||
Kowtow Cleave | 10 | 85 | 101 | The user slashes at the target after kowtowing to make the target let down its guard. This attack never misses. | ||
Leaf Blade | 15 | 90 | 100 | The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and cuts the target to inflict damage. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | ||
Night Slash | 15 | 70 | 100 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | ||
Population Bomb | 10 | 20 | 90 | The user's fellows gather in droves to perform a combo attack that hits the target one to ten times in a row. | ||
Psyblade | 15 | 80 | 100 | The user rends the target with an ethereal blade. This move's power is boosted by 50 percent if the user is on Electric Terrain. | ||
Psycho Cut | 20 | 70 | 100 | The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | ||
Razor Leaf | 25 | 55 | 95 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | ||
Razor Shell | 10 | 75 | 95 | The user cuts the target with sharp shells to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. | ||
Sacred Sword | 15 | 90 | 100 | The user attacks by slicing with a sword. The target's stat changes don't affect the damage inflicted by this move. | ||
Secret Sword | 10 | 85 | 100 | The user cuts with its long horn. The odd power contained in the horn deals physical damage to the target. | ||
Slash | 20 | 70 | 100 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | ||
Solar Blade | 10 | 125 | 100 | The user gathers light on the first turn, then fills a blade with the light's energy and attacks on the next turn. | ||
Stone Axe | 15 | 65 | 90 | The user swings its stone axes at the target. Stone splinters left behind by this attack float around the target. | ||
X-Scissor | 15 | 80 | 100 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
Extra Effects By Slicing Moves
There are some other elements to Slicing Moves beyond just the moves existing. Most notably, the ability Sharpness will increase the power of Slicing moves by 50%.