Feint (move)
Move data
Type | Normal |
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Category | ![]() |
Power | 30 |
Accuracy | 100 |
PP | 10 (max. 16) |
Priority | +2 |
Makes contact? | No |
Introduced | Generation 4 |
Effects
Feint only hits if the target used Protect or Detect in the same turn. It also cancels Protect/Detect for the remainder of the turn, so subsequent moves in the same turn (in double/triple battles) can still hit.
Changes
In Generation 4, Feint has a base power of 50.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Feint 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 | Feint |
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Japanese | フェイント (Feint) |
German | Offenlegung |
French | Ruse |
Italian | Fintoattacco |
Spanish | Amago |
Game descriptions
Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
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Black/White Black 2/White 2 | An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. |
Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. |
Sword/Shield | This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Feint 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.
Hitmonchan
#107 / Fighting
Level 1
#107 / Fighting
Level 1
Fletchinder
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
#662 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
Talonflame
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
#663 / Fire · Flying
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Feint as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Farfetch'd
#083 / Normal · Flying
Field, Flying
#083 / Normal · Flying
Field, Flying
Farfetch'd
Galarian Farfetch'd
#083 / Fighting
Field, Flying
Galarian Farfetch'd
#083 / Fighting
Field, Flying
Hitmonlee
#106 / Fighting
Human-Like
#106 / Fighting
Human-Like
Hitmonchan
#107 / Fighting
Human-Like
#107 / Fighting
Human-Like
Tyrogue
#236 / Fighting
Undiscovered
#236 / Fighting
Undiscovered
Hitmontop
#237 / Fighting
Human-Like
#237 / Fighting
Human-Like
Elekid
#239 / Electric
Undiscovered
#239 / Electric
Undiscovered
Sableye
#302 / Dark · Ghost
Human-Like
#302 / Dark · Ghost
Human-Like
Croagunk
#453 / Poison · Fighting
Human-Like
#453 / Poison · Fighting
Human-Like
Toxicroak
#454 / Poison · Fighting
Human-Like
#454 / Poison · Fighting
Human-Like
Mienfoo
#619 / Fighting
Field, Human-Like
#619 / Fighting
Field, Human-Like
Mienshao
#620 / Fighting
Field, Human-Like
#620 / Fighting
Field, Human-Like
Hawlucha
#701 / Fighting · Flying
Flying, Human-Like
#701 / Fighting · Flying
Flying, Human-Like
Sirfetch'd
#865 / Fighting
Field, Flying
#865 / Fighting
Field, Flying