Move profile
False Swipe Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation II
Power
40
Accuracy
100
PP
40
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Physical
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Effect
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation II.
Category
Damage
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get False Swipe
False Swipe learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 153 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
Level up · 7 species in sample
Machine availability
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153 Pokémon can learn False Swipe in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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