First Impression
- 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
Effect
This move fails unless it is the first move used by the user after it enters a battle.
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 ChampionsEffect changed | Bug | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 | +2 |
| Gen 7–9 | Bug | Phys | 90 | 100 | 10 | +2 |
Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Golisopod26.4%
Sirfetch’d15.2%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Mega Golisopod57.8%Sirfetch’d26.4%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Slither Wing
LokixPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Type
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Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move7 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is First Impression?
First Impression is a Bug-type Phys move.
What does First Impression do?
This move fails unless it is the first move used by the user after it enters a battle.
What are First Impression's power, accuracy and PP?
Power 100, accuracy 100, PP 10.
Which Pokémon can learn First Impression?
7 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Trapinch, Axew, Falinks, Tarountula, Nymble, Lokix, Slither Wing.