False Swipe
Effect Summary
Deals damage and can not cause the target to faint.
Detailed Effect
False Swipe deals damage and can not reduce the target's
HP
below 1.
False Swipe can break a Substitute.
False Swipe does not fail if the target is already at 1 HP
and simply hits without further damaging the target.

False Swipe can break a Substitute.
False Swipe does not fail if the target is already at 1 HP

- In False Swipe has 30 PP.
Description
C
GS
Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
E
RS
An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FRLG
A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
DP
HGSS
PL
A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Unique Effect
Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions
Makes contact
User touches the target. This triggers some abilities (e.g., Static) and items (e.g.,
Sticky Barb
).
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Cool |
---|---|
Color | Red |
Flavor | Spicy |
Contest Effect
Effect | Attempts to jam all Pokémon that have appealed this turn. |
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Description | Badly startles those that have made appeals. |
Jam | 🖤🖤🖤 |
Appeal | ❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Raises the score if the Voltage is low. |
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Appeal | - |