Shed Tail
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
The user loses 1/2 of its max HP to create a substitute, then switches out of battle to be replaced by another party Pokémon. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of that Pokémon, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP.
Effects & flags
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 | Status | — | — | 10 | 0 |
| Gen 9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Sceptile33.1%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
Orthworm99.8%Mega Sceptile37.3%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move3 Pokémon
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FAQ
What type is Shed Tail?
Shed Tail is a Normal-type Status move.
What does Shed Tail do?
The user loses 1/2 of its max HP to create a substitute, then switches out of battle to be replaced by another party Pokémon. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of that Pokémon, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP.
Which Pokémon can learn Shed Tail?
3 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Sceptile, Cyclizar, Orthworm.