Feint Attack
Dark
Effect Summary
Deals damage and never misses.
Detailed Effect
Feint Attack deals damage and ignores
accuracy
and
evasion
checks to always hit except when the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.
and
evasion
checks to always hit except when the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig and Fly.- In Gen 2-3 Feint Attack does not trigger the effects of making contact with another Pokémon.
- From Gen 8 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.
Description
C
GS
An attack that never misses.
E
RS
Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
FRLG
The user draws up close to the foe disarmingly, then hits without fail.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
B2W2
BW
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
SWSH
This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans 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.
Never Misses
Ignores accuracy and evasion checks.
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
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
|---|---|
Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | If user appeals first this turn, earns six points instead of two. |
|---|---|
Description | The appeal works great if performed first. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs last in the turn. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |