NormalPhysContact
False Swipe
Pow
40
Acc
100
PP
40
Priority
0
Range
Single
Effect
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Effects & flags
Contact
Type
Super effective (×2)
—
Not very effective (×½)
RockSteel
No effect (×0)
Ghost
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move83 Pokémon
#0001Bulbasaur
#0002Ivysaur
#0003Venusaur
#0004Charmander
#0005Charmeleon
#0027Sandshrew
#0028Sandslash
#0052Meowth
#0053Persian
#0123Scyther
#0135Jolteon
#0151Mew
#0207Gligar
#0212Scizor
#0214Heracross
#0215Sneasel
#0253Grovyle
#0254Sceptile
#0273Seedot
#0274Nuzleaf
#0275Shiftry
#0285Shroomish
#0286Breloom
#0287Slakoth
#0288Vigoroth
#0289Slaking
#0335Zangoose
#0341Corphish
#0342Crawdaunt
#0395Empoleon
#0402Kricketune
#0443Gible
#0444Gabite
#0445Garchomp
#0461Weavile
#0472Gliscor
#0475Gallade
#0501Oshawott
#0502Dewott
#0503Samurott
#0542Leavanny
#0610Axew
#0611Fraxure
#0612Haxorus
#0624Pawniard
#0625Bisharp
#0638Cobalion
#0639Terrakion
#0640Virizion
#0647Keldeo
#0656Froakie
#0657Frogadier
#0658Greninja
#0701Hawlucha
#0722Rowlet
#0723Dartrix
#0724Decidueye
#0753Fomantis
#0754Lurantis
#0782Jangmo-o
#0783Hakamo-o
#0784Kommo-o
#0801Magearna
#0810Grookey
#0811Thwackey
#0812Rillaboom
#0833Chewtle
#0834Drednaw
#0863Perrserker
#0870Falinks
#0888Zacian
#0892Urshifu
#0900Kleavor
#0903Sneasler
#0917Tarountula
#0918Spidops
#0937Ceruledge
#0983Kingambit
#0998Baxcalibur
#1002Chien-Pao
#1006Iron Valiant
#1010Iron Leaves
#1017OgerponFAQ
What type is False Swipe?
False Swipe is a Normal-type Phys move.
What does False Swipe do?
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
What are False Swipe's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 40, accuracy 100, PP 40.
Which Pokémon can learn False Swipe?
83 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Meowth.