Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Mighty Cleave Effect and Pokemon That Learn It

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Mighty Cleave is the Rock-type signature move of Iron Boulder in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV) The Indigo Disk DLC. Learn about the move's type, power, accuracy, PP, and effect, as well as what Pokemon learn it.

Mighty Cleave Effect and Type Effectiveness

Mighty Cleave Effect

Effect Deals damage even if the target protects itself.
Type Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Type Moves Category Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Moves
Power 95 Accuracy 100
PP (Max PP) 5 (8) Target Single opponent
Priority 0 Contact? TBD

Bypasses Protect

Mighty Cleave is one of the very few moves that bypasses effects that gives a protection effect to the target Pokemon such as Protect, Detect, or Burning Bulwark.

Mighty Cleave Effectiveness

Super Effective
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Not Very Effective (x0.5)
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
No Effect
(x0)
None

Pokemon that Learn Mighty Cleave

No. Type
Iron Boulder ImageIron Boulder
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Rock Icon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Icon
Abilities
Quark Drive

Mighty Cleave is Iron Boulder's signature move which helps it or its team fight more aggressive against very defensive play-styles that stall the game with protection effects.

Iron Boulder Location

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