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 |
| B.Diamond/S.Pearl | TM54 |
| Scarlet/Violet | TM057 |
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 |
| Korean | 칼등치기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 点到为止 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 點到為止 |
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 B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| Scarlet/Violet | 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 Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Learnt by TM
#0004 / Fire
#0005 / Fire
#0402 / Bug
#0863 / Steel
#0917 / Bug
#0998 / Dragon · Ice
#1006 / Fairy · Fighting
#1010 / Grass · Psychic
