Razor Leaf
| Razor Leaf | |
|---|---|
 Ivysaur using Razor Leaf inUltimate. | |
| User | Ivysaur |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Article on Bulbapedia | Razor Leaf (move) |
Razor Leaf (はっぱカッター,Leaf Cutter) isIvysaur'sside special move. Razor Leaf is also used by several non-playable Pokémon in the series.
Overview[edit]
When this move is used, Ivysaur sends out a single large leaf as aprojectile, which flies horizontally forward, disappearing after about one second. The leaf's trajectory curves randomly by a moderate amount; for example, it may fly slightly downards mid-flight and upwards near its end. Although the leaf can only hit a given target once, it does not disappear upon hitting a target, allowing it to pierce through and hit multiple targets.
The leaf has three levels of power based on how long it has been active and thus how far it has traveled. It is most powerful for the first third of its lifetime (8%damage), becomes weaker in the middle (6%), and weaker still towards its end (4%). The leaf hits for lowknockback, with the knockback also decreasing with the power level.
The leaf can be flung farther by executing the move with atap input of thecontrol stick. This increases the leaf's distance and speed to about twice as much as when the move is executed with a tilt input. The leaf's other properties, such as lifetime and power, remain the same regardless of input.
Instructional quotes[edit]
 instruction booklet |  | Throw out a leaf like a throwing star. The leaf flies forwards in a straight trajectory. |
 Move List |  | Fires leaves that cut into opponents. The attacks keep going after hitting and have a long range. |
Use by other Pokémon[edit]
There are also Pokémon other than Ivysaur that have used Razor Leaf:
- Venusaur - When Venusaur appears onSaffron City, it shoots multiple Razor Leaves in one direction, racking up damage and causing moderate knockback.
- Chikorita - Chikorita appears as aPoké Ball Pokémon inSuper Smash Bros. Melee andSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, where it uses Razor Leaf in similar fashion to Venusaur. Chikorita produces the leaves by shaking the leaf on its head. These leaves have minimal knockback, allowing for better damaging capability than Venusaur's. Despite the existence of thegrass hit effect inBrawl, these leaves use theslash effect.
- Snivy - Snivy appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon inSuper Smash Bros. 4 andSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. Its Razor Leaf works similarly to Chikorita's, but the leaves are more spread out.
Origin[edit]
In thePokémon series, Razor Leaf is a physical Grass-type move introduced inGeneration I which consists of the Pokémon shooting a flurry of leaves at the opponent. While weak, it has an increased chance of dealing acritical hit and can hit all adjacent opponents in a double or triple battle. Ivysaur can learn Razor Leaf at level 30 inPokémon Red and Green and has continued to ever since.
Razor Leaf in Generation VIPokémon games.
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | はっぱカッター |
 English | Razor Leaf |
 French | Tranch'Herbe |
 German | Rasierblatt |
 Spanish | Hoja Afilada |
 Italian | Foglielama |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 飞叶快刀 |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 飛葉快刀 |
 Korean | 잎날가르기 |
 Dutch | Messcherp Blad |
 Russian | Бритволист |
