Generation V Move
Tail Slap
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
- 25Power
- 85%Accuracy
- 10PP
- 0Priority
Tail Slap Battle Data
- Type
- Normal
- Category
- Physical
- Power
- 25
- Accuracy
- 85%
- PP
- 10
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Introduced
- Generation V
Tail Slap Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.
“The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. This move hits two to five times in a row.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Multi-hit
- 2–5 hits
Tail Slap TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM84Sword & Shield
Pokémon That Learn Tail Slap
20 Pokémon can learn Tail Slap.
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Tail Slap Questions & Answers
- What type is Tail Slap?
- Tail Slap is a Normal-type physical move.
- How much damage does Tail Slap do?
- Tail Slap has 25 base power and 85% accuracy.
- What does Tail Slap do?
- Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.
- How many Pokémon can learn Tail Slap?
- 20 Pokémon can learn Tail Slap.
- What Pokémon can learn Tail Slap?
- Vulpix, Ninetales, Mew, Aipom, and Zigzagoon, and 15 more Pokémon can learn Tail Slap — the full list is above.