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Fake Out
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 10 (max 16) |
| Priority | 3 |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Machines
Fake Out has no machine names in any version.
Descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | A 1st-turn, 1st-strike move that causes flinching. |
|---|---|
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | An attack that hits first and causes flinching. Usable only on 1st turn. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. This move works only on the first turn. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn the user is in battle. |
| Sword / Shield | This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
Fake Out doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
Inflicts regular damage. Causes the target to flinch. Can only be used on the user's first turn after entering the field.
Version Changes
No changes in previous Generations.Contests
Fake Out has the Cute contest type.
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 1 |
Startles Pokémon that made a same-type appeal.
Combo: If Fake Out is used before Seismic Toss, Feint Attack, Vital Throw, Knock Off or Arm Thrust causes the second move to score double the normal appeal.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 2 |
|---|
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.