False Swipe (move)
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False Swipe is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation II that deals a small amount of damage. Its Japanese name refers to striking someone with the blunt side of a sword.
Effect
If False Swipe does more damage than the opponent's remaining HP, the opponent will always end up with 1 HP left. If the opponent has 1 HP remaining, False Swipe will hit and leave the opponent at 1 HP. This move is most often used to catch wild Pokémon.
Learnset
Generation II
By leveling up
- Farfetch'd at Lv.44
- Cubone at Lv.33
- Marowak at Lv.39
- Scyther at Lv.18
- Scizor at Lv.18
Generation III
By leveling up
Generation IV
By leveling up
By TM54
In other languages
- Italian: Falsofinale
- German: Trugschlag
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| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 (DPPt • HGSS) • 06 • 07 • 08 | |
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