False Swipe (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
- Learnt by TM
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Physical |
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 40 (max. 64) |
| Makes contact? | Yes |
| Introduced | Generation 2 |
Machine/Record
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
TM54 |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
TM54 |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
TM54 |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
TM54 |
| Sword/Shield | TM94 |
Effects
Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, False Swipe turns into Breakneck Blitz and has base power 100.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | False Swipe |
|---|---|
| Japanese | みねうち (Mineuchi) |
| German | Trugschlag |
| French | Faux-Chage |
| Italian | Falsofinale |
| Spanish | Falsotortazo |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | Leaves the foe with at least 1HP. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| Sword/Shield | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn False Swipe at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Farfetch'd
#083 / Normal · Flying
Level 35
#083 / Normal · Flying
Level 35
Karrablast
#588 / Bug
Level 12
#588 / Bug
Level 12
Escavalier
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 12
#589 / Bug · Steel
Level 12
Learnt by TM
Charmander
#004 / Fire
#004 / Fire
Charmeleon
#005 / Fire
#005 / Fire
Farfetch'd
#083 / Normal · Flying
#083 / Normal · Flying
Karrablast
#588 / Bug
#588 / Bug
Escavalier
#589 / Bug · Steel
#589 / Bug · Steel
Barbaracle
#689 / Rock · Water
#689 / Rock · Water