False Swipe
- Contact — Moves that touch the target. Hitting a Pokémon with Rough Skin or Iron Barbs (1/8 of max HP) or holding Rocky Helmet (1/6) damages the attacker. Tough Claws boosts them 1.3×. Holding Protective Pads prevents adverse contact effects.
Values in Pokémon Champions
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
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 40 | 0 |
| Gen 2–9 | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 40 | 0 |
Type
Super effective (×2)
—
Not very effective (×½)
RockSteel
No effect (×0)
Ghost
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FAQ
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.