Generation III Move

Fake Out

NormalPhysicalPriority +3

Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.

  • 40Power
  • 100%Accuracy
  • 10PP
  • +3Priority

Fake Out Battle Data

Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Priority
+3
Target
Selected Pokémon
Effect chance
100%
Introduced
Generation III
Contest type
Cute

Fake Out Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Causes the target to flinch. Can only be used on the user’s first turn after entering the field.

“This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.”

Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Battle Mechanics

Flinch
100% chance

Pokémon That Learn Fake Out

70 Pokémon can learn Fake Out.

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Fake Out Questions & Answers

What type is Fake Out?
Fake Out is a Normal-type physical move.
How much damage does Fake Out do?
Fake Out has 40 base power and 100% accuracy.
What does Fake Out do?
Inflicts regular damage. Causes the target to flinch. Can only be used on the user’s first turn after entering the field.
How many Pokémon can learn Fake Out?
70 Pokémon can learn Fake Out.
What Pokémon can learn Fake Out?
Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Meowth, and Persian, and 65 more Pokémon can learn Fake Out — the full list is above.