False Swipe

(みねうち Blunt Strike)

Generation:	III

Battle Data

Type:
Category
Power:	40
Accuracy:	100
PP:	40
Affects:	Selected target
Secondary Effect:	Leaves opponent with 1 HP.
Priority:	0
Contact:	Yes

Affected by

Magic Coat:	No
BrightPowder:	Yes
Protect/Detect:	Yes
Snatch:	No
King's Rock:	Yes

Contest data

Pokémon Contests (RSE)

Type:
Appeal:	1 ♥
Jam:	3 ♥♥♥

Super Contests (DPPt)

Type:
Appeal:	0

False Swipe is a move that will always leave at least 1 hit point, always. It is also known as TM54.

Uses

False Swipe is an extremely useful move for capturing Pokémon, most notably those that are much weaker than your own. It can make capturing a Pokémon much easier.

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