Fake Out (move)

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Flavor text
Learnt by Level up
Learnt by Breeding

Move data

Type	Normal
Category	Physical
Power	40
Accuracy	100
PP	10 (max. 16)
Priority	+3
Introduced	Generation III

Effects

Fake Out can only be used if the Pokemon has moved since it switched in. When it is successful, the foe is guaranteed to flinch.

Prior to Black/White, Fake Out has priority +1.

Game descriptions

Ruby/Sapphire Emerald	A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching.
FireRed/LeafGreen	An attack that hits first and causes flinching. Usable only on 1st turn.
Diamond/Pearl Platinum	An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. This move works only on the first turn.
HeartGold/SoulSilver Black/White	An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle.

Learnt by level up

These pokemon learn Fake Out at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.

Meowth
#052 / Normal
Level 9 Persian
#053 / Normal
Level 1 Kangaskhan
#115 / Normal
Level 7 Tyrogue
#236 / Fighting
Level 1 Lombre
#271 / Water · Grass
Level 11 Nuzleaf
#274 / Grass · Dark
Level 19 Makuhita
#296 / Fighting
Level 13 Hariyama
#297 / Fighting
Level 13 Skitty
#300 / Normal
Level 1 Delcatty
#301 / Normal
Level 1 Sableye
#302 / Dark · Ghost
Level 18 Glameow
#431 / Normal
Level 1 Purugly
#432 / Normal
Level 1 Purrloin
#509 / Dark
Level 21 Liepard
#510 / Dark
Level 22 Mienfoo
#619 / Fighting
Level 13 Mienshao
#620 / Fighting
Level 1

Learnt by breeding

These pokemon can learn Fake Out as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.