Generation II Move

False Swipe

NormalPhysical

Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.

  • 40Power
  • 100%Accuracy
  • 40PP
  • 0Priority

False Swipe Battle Data

Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
40
Priority
0
Target
Selected Pokémon
Introduced
Generation II
Contest type
Cool

False Swipe Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Will not reduce the target’s HP below 1.

“A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.”

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

False Swipe TM / HM

Taught by these machines:

  • TM54Diamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • TM57Scarlet & Violet
  • TM94Sword & Shield

Pokémon That Learn False Swipe

126 Pokémon can learn False Swipe.

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