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'''F.E.A.R.''' is a last-resort strategy used in competitive battling since [[Generation IV]], normally usable only once per battle. A "F.E.A.R. Pokémon" is a Pokémon compatible with a certain moveset capable of defeating a full-HP opponent at virtually any level (most notably level 100) while it itself is only at level 1 or 2, the reason for this strategy's bragging rights.
'''F.E.A.R.''' is a last-resort strategy used in competitive battling since [[Generation IV]], normally usable only once per battle. A "F.E.A.R. Pokémon" is a Pokémon compatible with a certain moveset capable of defeating a full-HP opponent at virtually any level (most notably level 100) while it itself is only at level 1 or 2, the reason for this strategy's bragging rights.


F.E.A.R. generally stands for:
F.E.A.R. is a {{wp|backronym}} that generally stands for:
*{{DL|In-battle effect item|Focus Sash}}
*[[Focus Sash]]
*{{m|Endeavor}}
*{{m|Endeavor}}
*{{m|Quick Attack|(Quick) Attack}}
*{{m|Quick Attack|(Quick) Attack}}
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The original term, coined by strategists as humor, was "'''F'''***ing '''E'''vil '''A'''nnoying '''R'''odent".
The original term, coined by strategists as humor, was "'''F'''***ing '''E'''vil '''A'''nnoying '''R'''odent".


The strategy (and original profanity-laden term) was originally conceived on [https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/925601-pokemon-diamond-version GameFAQs' Pokémon Diamond Message Board] in early 2007.
The strategy (and original profanity-laden term) was originally conceived on [https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/925601-pokemon-diamond-version GameFAQs' Pokémon Diamond Message Board] in early 2007. That same year the strategy entered infamy when it was used in a [https://youtu.be/_kBIFllIA8Q?t=314 recorded online battle] between players "Untouchable" and "[[Marriland]]", the admin of the popular fan website of the same name.


==How to use F.E.A.R.==
==How to use F.E.A.R.==
After one of the player's Pokémon faints, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon can be sent out against an opponent's Pokémon with (preferably) full HP. During the first turn, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon will use Endeavor, and the opponent will most likely use an offensive attack to try to defeat the F.E.A.R. Pokémon (assuming, of course, that the opponent isn't aware of this strategy). The F.E.A.R. Pokémon would indeed faint, if it were not holding the Focus Sash, which allows the user to hold on to 1 HP after a hit which would otherwise knock it out from max-HP. When the Pokémon uses Endeavor, the HP of the opponent's Pokémon will equal the HP of its own (which is now, assuming Focus Sash triggered, equal to 1). During the following turn, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon can use Quick Attack to wipe out the remaining 1 HP of the opponent's Pokémon. Focus Sash will not work twice, so a Pokémon can only use this strategy once.  
After one of the player's Pokémon faints, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon can be sent out against an opponent's Pokémon with (preferably) full HP. During the first turn, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon will use Endeavor, and the opponent will most likely use an offensive attack to try to defeat the F.E.A.R. Pokémon (assuming, of course, that the opponent isn't aware of this strategy). The F.E.A.R. Pokémon would indeed faint, if it were not holding the Focus Sash, which allows the user to hold on to 1 HP after a hit which would otherwise knock it out from max-HP. When the Pokémon uses Endeavor, the HP of the opponent's Pokémon will equal the HP of its own (which is now, assuming Focus Sash triggered, equal to 1). During the following turn, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon can use a priority move to wipe out the remaining 1 HP of the opponent's Pokémon. Focus Sash will not work twice, so a Pokémon can only use this strategy once.  


From Generation V onward, the Ability {{a|Sturdy}} was altered to function like a Focus Sash, but can activate multiple times providing the Pokémon regains all of its HP. With this change came new notable users of F.E.A.R.; a level 2 {{p|Probopass}} can use {{m|Pain Split}} to wear down the opponent's HP whilst healing itself, while {{p|Aron}} can use a combination of Endeavor and a held {{DL|In-battle effect item|Shell Bell}} for multiple uses of Endeavor. Generation V also introduced {{p|Solosis}}, a Pokémon able to combine {{a|Magic Guard}} and Endeavor, but also set up {{m|Trick Room}} for its allies.
From Generation V onward, the Ability {{a|Sturdy}} was altered to function like a Focus Sash, but can activate multiple times providing the Pokémon regains all of its HP. With this change came new notable users of F.E.A.R.; a level 2 {{p|Probopass}} can use {{m|Pain Split}} to wear down the opponent's HP whilst healing itself, while {{p|Aron}} can use a combination of Endeavor and a held [[Shell Bell]] for multiple uses of Endeavor. Generation V also introduced {{p|Solosis}}, a Pokémon able to combine {{a|Magic Guard}} and Endeavor, but also set up {{m|Trick Room}} for its allies. As of [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], an Endeavor-tutored {{p|Togedemaru}} with Sturdy and a Shell Bell can perform F.E.A.R. in the same way as Aron before it, and can additionally learn {{m|Spiky Shield}}, allowing it to finish off weakened opponents that make contact.


==Countering F.E.A.R.==
==Countering F.E.A.R.==
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* Knowledge: The simplest strategy and perhaps the most effective. If the opponent knows the F.E.A.R. strategy, they won't attack as needed for it to work (a damaging move), or they will switch out for a Pokémon immune to it or easily able to counter it. Besides the other counters listed here, a player could switch out after the opponent's F.E.A.R. uses Endeavor, leaving it with 1 HP and another Pokémon to sweep the F.E.A.R. However, if the F.E.A.R.-using player predicts correctly, this problem can be solved using {{m|Pursuit}}.
* Knowledge: The simplest strategy and perhaps the most effective. If the opponent knows the F.E.A.R. strategy, they won't attack as needed for it to work (a damaging move), or they will switch out for a Pokémon immune to it or easily able to counter it. Besides the other counters listed here, a player could switch out after the opponent's F.E.A.R. uses Endeavor, leaving it with 1 HP and another Pokémon to sweep the F.E.A.R. However, if the F.E.A.R.-using player predicts correctly, this problem can be solved using {{m|Pursuit}}.
* {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon: As Ghost types are immune to {{t|Normal}}- and {{type|Fighting}} attacks, Endeavor and Quick Attack are useless against them.  
* {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon: As Ghost types are immune to {{t|Normal}}- and {{type|Fighting}} attacks, Endeavor and Quick Attack are useless against them.  
** It should be noted however, that a F.E.A.R. {{p|Kangaskhan}} or {{p|Taillow}}{{tt|*|Generation V on, Hidden Ability}} with {{a|Scrappy}} will still be able to use Endeavor against a Ghost-type Pokémon.
** It should be noted however, that a F.E.A.R. {{p|Kangaskhan}} or {{p|Taillow}}{{tt|*|Generation V on, Hidden Ability}} with {{a|Scrappy}} will still be able to use Endeavor against a Ghost-type Pokémon (aside from {{p|Shedinja}}, due to {{a|Wonder Guard}}).
* A Pokémon with {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}, or other automatic, first-hit effects: If the opponent uses an increased-[[priority]] move at the same time as the F.E.A.R. Pokémon does, the large difference in level will almost always result in the opponent's Pokémon landing the hit first, leaving the opponent with little HP, but leaving the F.E.A.R. player with one Pokémon down. However, from Generation V onward, {{m|Feint}} and {{m|Extreme Speed}} have +2 priority, and are not countered by +1 priority moves.
* A Pokémon with an increased priority attacks (with exception of {{m|Fake Out}} and {{m|First Impression}}): if the opponent uses an increased-priority move at the same time as the F.E.A.R. Pokémon does, the large difference in level will almost always result in the opponent's Pokémon landing the hit first, leaving the opponent with little HP, but leaving the F.E.A.R. player with one Pokémon down. However, from Generation V onward, {{m|Feint}} and {{m|Extreme Speed}} have +2 priority, and are not countered by +1 priority moves.
* If the foe acts last due to battling in {{m|Trick Room}}{{tt|*|assuming the foe is faster than the F.E.A.R. Pokémon}}, holding a {{DL|Incense|Full Incense}}, using a decreased-priority move, or doing something similar, its attack will leave the F.E.A.R. Pokémon with approximately 12 hit points after the first turn and the F.E.A.R. Pokémon will only have 1 hit point, causing an easy sweep on the second turn.
* If the foe acts last due to battling in {{m|Trick Room}}{{tt|*|assuming the foe is faster than the F.E.A.R. Pokémon}}, holding a [[Full Incense]], using a decreased-priority move, or doing something similar, its attack will leave the attacking Pokémon with approximately 12 hit points after the first turn and the F.E.A.R. Pokémon will only have 1 hit point, causing an easy sweep on the second turn.
* A move that damages foes upon switching in (like {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Stealth Rock}}) can cancel out the Focus Sash effect, thus causing the foe to be unable to withstand a one-hit KO. This only works if the F.E.A.R. Pokémon isn't released prior to that move.
* A move that damages foes upon switching in (like {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Stealth Rock}}) can cancel out the Focus Sash effect, thus causing the foe to be unable to withstand a one-hit KO. This only works if the F.E.A.R. Pokémon isn't released prior to that move.
** Note that Doduo, Taillow, Starly, Togekiss, and Shaymin in its Sky Forme are immune to Spikes.
** Note that Doduo, Taillow, Starly, Togekiss, and Shaymin in its Sky Forme are immune to Spikes. Starting in [[Generation VIII]], a F.E.A.R. Pokémon with Sturdy has the option of holding [[Heavy-Duty Boots]].
* Moves, [[status condition]]s, Abilities, and weather that deal damage every turn (like {{weather|sandstorm}} or {{status|burn}}) can cancel out Focus Sash's effect. This can also work without using a turn if a Pokémon like {{p|Tyranitar}} or {{p|Abomasnow}} activates its Ability.
* Moves, [[status condition]]s, Abilities, and weather that deal damage every turn (like {{weather|sandstorm}}, {{status|burn}}, or [[bound|binding]]) can cancel out Focus Sash's effect. This can also work without using a turn if a Pokémon like {{p|Tyranitar}} or {{p|Abomasnow}} activates its Ability.
** Note that F.E.A.R. Phanpy, Aron, Corsola, Wormadam (Sandy and Trash Cloaks) and Swinub are immune to sandstorm (and the last one to {{weather|hail}} as well.)
** Note that F.E.A.R. Phanpy, Aron, Corsola, Wormadam (Sandy and Trash Cloaks) and Swinub are immune to sandstorm (and the last one to {{weather|hail}} as well.)
* {{m|Embargo}} and {{m|Magic Room}} prevent the foe from using any item, in this case Focus Sash.
* {{m|Embargo}} and {{m|Magic Room}} prevent the foe from using any item, in this case Focus Sash and Shell Bell.
** Do note that, somewhat counter-intuitively, {{m|Knock Off}} will '''NOT''' serve to KO a F.E.A.R. Pokémon if it is at 100% HP unless Embargo is in effect.  The F.E.A.R. Pokémon's Focus Sash will be knocked off ''after'' it has been successfully activated, and the Pokémon will still be able to use Endeavor to reduce the foe's HP.
** Do note that, somewhat counter-intuitively, {{m|Knock Off}} will not serve to KO a F.E.A.R. Pokémon if it is at 100% HP unless Embargo is in effect.  The F.E.A.R. Pokémon's Focus Sash will be knocked off ''after'' it has been successfully activated, and the Pokémon will still be able to use Endeavor to reduce the foe's HP.
* {{DL|In-battle effect item|Black Sludge}}{{tt|*|in the case of Poison-type foes}}, {{DL|In-battle effect item|Leftovers}}, and a {{stat|HP}}-restoring [[Berry]] return some HP to the user's Pokémon, and more than likely, more than the opposing F.E.A.R. can deal with its increased-priority move.
* [[Black Sludge]]{{tt|*|in the case of Poison-type foes}}, [[Leftovers]], and a {{stat|HP}}-restoring [[Berry]] return some HP to the user's Pokémon, and more than likely, more than the opposing F.E.A.R. can deal with its increased-priority move.
* F.E.A.R.: Ironically, a way to combat a F.E.A.R. Pokémon is having it face another F.E.A.R. Pokémon (or some other low-level Pokémon).  Having roughly the same HP, both F.E.A.R.s would do little damage towards each other. It isn't, however, practical or useful to carry a F.E.A.R. Pokémon just for the sake of combating another F.E.A.R., as both Pokémon are about evenly-matched.
* F.E.A.R.: Ironically, a way to combat a F.E.A.R. Pokémon is having it face another F.E.A.R. Pokémon (or some other low-level Pokémon).  Having roughly the same HP, both F.E.A.R.s would do little damage towards each other. It isn't, however, practical or useful to carry a F.E.A.R. Pokémon just for the sake of combating another F.E.A.R., as both Pokémon are about evenly-matched.
* {{p|Shedinja}} and its {{a|Wonder Guard}} Ability will make Endeavor unable to hit.
** Note that Sucker Punch and {{m|Shadow Sneak}} can be used to KO Shedinja, but only after its probably existent Focus Sash has been activated or otherwise rendered useless.
* [[Multi-strike move]]s, such as {{m|Bullet Seed}} and {{m|Triple Kick}}, will continue hitting after the Focus Sash or Sturdy triggers, causing the strategy to fail.
* [[Multi-strike move]]s, such as {{m|Bullet Seed}} and {{m|Triple Kick}}, will continue hitting after the Focus Sash or Sturdy triggers, causing the strategy to fail.
* In [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Triple Battle]]s, having multiple Pokémon use moves that will hit the F.E.A.R. Pokémon will cause it to faint, since the Focus Sash will only activate for the first attack. However, {{m|Follow Me}}, {{m|Rage Powder}}, and {{p|Greninja}}'s {{m|Mat Block}} can aid the F.E.A.R. Pokémon.
* In [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Triple Battle]]s, having multiple Pokémon use moves that will hit the F.E.A.R. Pokémon will cause it to faint, since the Focus Sash will only activate for the first attack. However, {{m|Follow Me}}, {{m|Rage Powder}}, and {{p|Greninja}}'s {{m|Mat Block}} can aid the F.E.A.R. Pokémon.
* Although Sturdy acts like a Focus Sash from Generation V onward, the Abilities {{a|Mold Breaker}}, {{a|Turboblaze}} and {{a|Teravolt}} ignore this effect, countering any attempt to use F.E.A.R. with Sturdy.
* Although Sturdy acts like a Focus Sash from Generation V onward, the Abilities {{a|Mold Breaker}}, {{a|Turboblaze}} and {{a|Teravolt}} ignore this effect, countering any attempt to use F.E.A.R. with Sturdy. {{a|Neutralizing Gas}} also negates Sturdy.
* If the F.E.A.R. Pokémon is holding a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Shell Bell}} with the Ability {{a|Sturdy}}, moves which remove or negate items, such as {{m|Magic Room}} or {{m|Trick}}, can disrupt the strategy.
* As Endeavor makes contact, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon can be finished off when its opponent is carrying a [[Rocky Helmet]] or has the Ability {{a|Rough Skin}} or {{a|Iron Barbs}}.
* As Endeavor makes contact, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon can be finished off when its opponent is carrying a {{DL|In-battle effect item|Rocky Helmet}} or has the Ability {{a|Rough Skin}} or {{a|Iron Barbs}}.
* Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Queenly Majesty}} or {{a|Dazzling}} are unaffected by opposing F.E.A.R. Pokémon's priority moves.
* Pokémon with the [[Ability]] {{a|Queenly Majesty}} or {{a|Dazzling}} are unaffected by opposing F.E.A.R. Pokémon's priority moves.
* When {{m|Psychic Terrain}} is in the effect, Pokémon that are [[grounded|on the ground]] will not be affected by priority moves.
* When {{m|Psychic Terrain}} is in the effect, Pokémon that are [[grounded|on the ground]] will not be affected by priority moves.
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! Lowest possible level
! Lowest possible level
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 019
| 0019
| {{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|019A|Rattata}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0019|Rattata}}{{ArtP|0019|Rattata|form=-Alola}}
| {{p|Rattata}}
| {{p|Rattata}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Level
| Level
| Pokémon most well-known to utilize this strategy.
| Pokémon most well-known to utilize this strategy. Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 025
| 0025
| {{MSP|025|Pikachu}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0025|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| Event
| Event/TM{{tt|*|Generation IX}}
| Can only know Endeavor either when received as a {{Shiny}} {{p|Pichu}} event from [[Generation IV]] or as a [[PGL Pikachu]] from the Pikachu Cup Online Competition event in [[Generation VI]]. For the Pichu, it is shiny and obtained at level 30, then requires at least one level to evolve. For the Pikachu, it is not shiny and obtained at level 10. F.E.A.R. Pikachu are always in {{DL|Poké Ball|Cherish Ball}}s. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves ([[Generation V]] on), and can hit through {{m|Protect}}.
| Prior to [[Generation IX]], Can only know Endeavor either when received as a {{Shiny}} {{p|Pichu}} event from [[Generation IV]] or as a [[PGL Pikachu]] from the Pikachu Cup Online Competition event in [[Generation VI]]. For the Pichu, it is shiny and obtained at level 30, then requires at least one level to evolve. For the Pikachu, it is not shiny and obtained at level 10. F.E.A.R. Pikachu are always in [[Cherish Ball]]s. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves ([[Generation V]] on), and can hit through {{m|Protect}}. Not countered by {{status|paralysis}} (Generation VI onwards). Not countered by {{m|Thunderclap}} if Ability is {{a|Lightning Rod}}.
| {{tt|31|Gen IV-V}}/{{tt|10|Gen VI+}}/{{tt|2|Gen IX}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0050
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0027|Sandshrew|form=-Alola}}
| {{p|Sandshrew}} (Alola Form)
| IX
| {{m|Ice Shard}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{status|poison}}, or {{status|freeze}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0050
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0050|Diglett}}
| {{p|Diglett}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}} or {{m|Thunderclap}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0053
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0053|Persian}}{{ArtP|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}
| {{p|Persian}}
| IX
| {{m|Feint}}
| TM
| For lowest level for Kantonian Persian, must be received at Vermilion City in Let's Go, Pikachu! Kantonian Persian is not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}} and is not countered by paralysis if Ability is Limber.
| {{tt|16|Kantonian Persian}}/{{tt|2|Alolan Persian}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0055
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0055|Golduck}}
| {{p|Golduck}}
| IX
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| TM
| For lowest level, must be caught on Route 6 in Gold, Silver, HeartGold, or SoulSilver. Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}} if Ability is {{a|Cloud Nine}}.
| 10
| 10
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 056
| 0056
| {{MSP|056|Mankey}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0056|Mankey}}
| {{p|Mankey}}
| {{p|Mankey}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
| Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 062
| 0062
| {{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0062|Poliwrath}}
| {{p|Poliwrath}}
| {{p|Poliwrath}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| Breed/Tutor{{tt|*|For the lowest level possible}}
| Breed{{tt|*|Gen IV/IX}}/Tutor{{tt|*|For the lowest level possible}}
| Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. For the lowest level, it must be caught as {{p|Poliwhirl}} at {{rt|22|Kanto}} or [[Viridian City]] in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
| Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} or TM in [[Scarlet and Violet]]. For the lowest level, it must be caught as {{p|Poliwhirl}} at {{rt|22|Kanto}} or [[Viridian City]] in HeartGold and SoulSilver (Generations V to VIII)<!--Poliwrath learns Endeavor through breeding but not through Tutor in Generation IV-->  or {{rt|22|Kanto}} in [[Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] (Gen IX). Not countered by {{m|Aqua Jet}}. {{m|Water Shuriken}}, or {{m|Jet Punch}} if Ability is {{a|Water Absorb}}.
| 10
| {{tt|25|Gen IV}}/{{tt|10|Gen V-VIII}}/{{tt|3|Gen IX}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 084
| 0084
| {{MSP|084|Doduo}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0084|Doduo}}
| {{p|Doduo}}
| {{p|Doduo}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Level
| Level
|
| Not countered by {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, or {{m|Shadow Sneak}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 115
| 0087
| {{MSP|115|Kangaskhan}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0087|Dewgong}}
| {{p|Dewgong}}
| IX
| {{m|Ice Shard}}, {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| TM
| For lowest level, must be caught in the [[Grand Underground]] in [[Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].
| 17
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0106
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0106|Hitmonlee}}
| {{p|Hitmonlee}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Feint}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}
| TM
| Not countered by paralysis if Ability is {{a|Limber}}.
| 20
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0107
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0107|Hitmonchan}}
| {{p|Hitmonchan}}
| IX
| {{m|Feint}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}
| TM
| Not countered by flinching if Ability is {{a|Inner Focus}}.
| 20
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0115
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0115|Kangaskhan}}
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Breed
| Breed
| Not countered by {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon if [[Ability]] is {{a|Scrappy}}.
| Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}. Not countered by {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon if [[Ability]] is {{a|Scrappy}}. Not countered by flinching if Ability is {{a|Inner Focus}} (Gen V onwards).
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 151
|0128
| {{MSP|151|Mew}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0128|Tauros|form=-Paldea Aqua}}
| {{p|Tauros}} ({{rf|Paldean|Form}} Aqua Breed)
|IX
|{{m|Aqua Jet}}
|Breed
|
|15
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0136
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0136|Flareon}}
| {{p|Flareon}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
| Not countered by burn.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0151
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0151|Mew}}
| {{p|Mew}}
| {{p|Mew}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/TM
| Can only know Sucker Punch or Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
| Can only know Sucker Punch via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} or TM in Scarlet and Violet.
| 5
| 5
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 220
| 0156
| {{MSP|220|Swinub}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0156|Quilava}}
| {{p|Quilava}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
| Not countered by burn.
| 14
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0158
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0158|Totodile}}
| {{p|Totodile}}
| IX
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| TM
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0161
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0161|Sentret}}
| {{p|Sentret}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0185
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0185|Sudowoodo}}
| {{p|Sudowoodo}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
| Not countered by sandstorm. If Ability is {{a|Sturdy}}, Focus Sash can be replaced by another item.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0214
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0214|Heracross}}
| {{p|Heracross}}
| IX
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Feint}}
| TM
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0220
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0220|Swinub}}
| {{p|Swinub}}
| {{p|Swinub}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Ice Shard}}
| {{m|Ice Shard}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/TM
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}} or {{m|Hail}}.
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{m|Hail}}, or {{m|Thunderclap}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 222
| 0222
| {{MSP|222|Corsola}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0222|Corsola}}
| {{p|Corsola}}
| {{p|Corsola}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Can only know Sucker Punch via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}.
| Can only know Sucker Punch via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 231
| 0225
| {{MSP|231|Phanpy}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0225|Delibird}}
| {{p|Delibird}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}. Not countered by {{status|sleep}} if Ability is {{a|Vital Spirit}} or {{a|Insomnia}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0229
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0229|Houndoom}}
| {{p|Houndoom}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
| Not countered by burn. For lowest level, must be caught in the Grand Underground in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
| 16
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0231
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0231|Phanpy}}
| {{p|Phanpy}}
| {{p|Phanpy}}
| IV
| IV
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| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 232
| 0232
| {{MSP|232|Donphan}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0232|Donphan}}
| {{p|Donphan}}
| {{p|Donphan}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Ice Shard}}
| {{m|Ice Shard}}
| Breed
| Breed
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}. If Ability is {{a|Sturdy}}, Focus Sash can be replaced with another item ([[Generation V]] on).
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}. If Ability is {{a|Sturdy}}, Focus Sash can be replaced with another item ([[Generation V]] on). Donphan normally needs to reach level 25 to evolve, but in {{2v2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire}}, it is possible to use the [[White Flute]] and encounter a wild level 24 Donphan via [[DexNav]] from the Hoenn Safari Zone, possibly with a single random Egg move included (which can be Ice Shard).
| 25  
| {{tt|25|Gen IV-V}}/{{tt|24|Gen VI+}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 235
| 0235
| {{MSP|235|Smeargle}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0235|Smeargle}}
| {{p|Smeargle}}
| {{p|Smeargle}}
| IV
| IV
| Any [[Priority#Priority moves|priority move]]
| Any [[Priority#Priority moves|priority move]]
| Sketch
| Sketch
| Smeargle learns almost any move via {{m|Sketch}}, including {{m|Endeavor}} and all priority moves.
| Smeargle learns almost any move via {{m|Sketch}}, including {{m|Endeavor}} and all priority moves. Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}. Not countered by {{status|confusion}} if Ability is {{a|Own Tempo}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 237
| 0237
| {{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0237|Hitmontop}}
| {{p|Hitmontop}}
| {{p|Hitmontop}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| Level
| Level
| Can only know Sucker Punch or Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect ([[Generation V]] on).
| Can only know Sucker Punch via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, prior to {{g|Sword and Shield}} in [[Generation VIII]], which can be learned by [[level]]ing up. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect ([[Generation V]] on).
| 20
| 20
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 252
| 0252
| {{MSP|252|Treecko}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0252|Treecko}}
| {{p|Treecko}}
| {{p|Treecko}}
| IV
| IV
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| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 276
| 0261
| {{MSP|276|Taillow}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0261|Poochyena}}
| {{p|Poochyena}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0273
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0273|Seedot}}
| {{p|Seedot}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0276
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0276|Taillow}}
| {{p|Taillow}}
| {{p|Taillow}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Level
| Level
| Not countered by {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon if Ability is {{a|Scrappy}}.
| Not countered by {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, or {{m|Shadow Sneak}}. Not countered by {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon if Ability is {{a|Scrappy}} ([[Generation V]] on).
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0312
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0311|Plusle}}
| {{p|Plusle}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
| Not countered by paralysis. Not countered by {{m|Thunderclap}} if Ability is {{a|Lightning Rod}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0312
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0312|Minun}}
| {{p|Minun}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
| Not countered by paralysis. Not countered by {{m|Thunderclap}} if Ability is {{a|Volt Absorb}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0313
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0313|Volbeat}}
| {{p|Volbeat}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0314
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0314|Illumise}}
| {{p|Illumise}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
|
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 304
| 0331
| {{MSP|304|Aron}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0331|Cacnea}}
| {{p|Aron}}
| {{p|Cacnea}}
| IV
| IX
| Other/None
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Breed
| TM
| Give a [[Shell Bell]], {{a|Sturdy}} and {{m|Sandstorm}} support, can be used multiple times ([[Generation V]] on). Not countered by Sandstorm and {{status|poison}}.
| Not countered by sandstorm if Ability is {{a|Sand Veil}}. Not countered by {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Water Shuriken}}, or {{m|Jet Punch}} if Ability is {{a|Water Absorb}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 335
| 0335
| {{MSP|335|Zangoose}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0335|Zangoose}}
| {{p|Zangoose}}
| {{p|Zangoose}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/TM
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect ([[Generation V]] on). Not countered by poison if Ability is {{a|Immunity}}.
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect ([[Generation V]] on). Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}. Not countered by {{status|poison}} if Ability is {{a|Immunity}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 341
| 0341
| {{MSP|341|Corphish}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0341|Corphish}}
| {{p|Corphish}}
| {{p|Corphish}}
| VI
| VI
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| Breed
| Level/Breed{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
|
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 390
| 0370
| {{MSP|390|Chimchar}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0370|Luvdisc}}
| {{p|Luvdisc}}
| IX
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| TM
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0390
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0390|Chimchar}}
| {{p|Chimchar}}
| {{p|Chimchar}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/TM
| Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Not countered by {{status|burn}}.
| Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} or TM in [[Scarlet and Violet]]. Not countered by {{status|burn}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 396
| 0391
| {{MSP|396|Starly}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0391|Monferno}}
| {{p|Monferno}}
| IV
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/TM
| Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} or TM in [[Scarlet and Violet]]. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through {{m|Protect}}, but increases lowest level to 26 prior to Generation VII. Not countered by {{status|burn}}.
| 14
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0396
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0396|Starly}}
| {{p|Starly}}
| {{p|Starly}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Level
| Level
|
| Not countered by {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, of {{m|Shadow Sneak}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 413
| 0413
| {{MSP|413|Wormadam}}{{MSP|413G|Wormadam}}{{MSP|413S|Wormadam}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0413|Wormadam}}
| {{p|Wormadam}}
| {{p|Wormadam}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Can only know Sucker Punch via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} ([[Generation IV]] to {{gen|VI}}). Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}} or {{m|Hail}} if Ability is {{a|Overcoat}} ([[Generation VI]] on). Sandy and Trash Cloaks are not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}. Trash Cloak is not countered by poison.   
| Can only know Sucker Punch via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} ([[Generation IV]] to {{gen|VI}}). Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}} or {{m|Hail}} if Ability is {{a|Overcoat}} ([[Generation VI]] on). Sandy and Trash Cloaks are not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}. Trash Cloak is not countered by poison.   
| 20
| 20
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 427
| 0417
| {{MSP|427|Buneary}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0417|Pachirisu}}
| {{p|Pachirisu}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
| Not countered by paralysis. Not countered by {{m|Thunderclap}} if Ability is {{a|Volt Absorb}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0427
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0427|Buneary}}
| {{p|Buneary}}
| {{p|Buneary}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|  
| Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}. Not countered by {{status|paralysis}} if Ability is {{a|Limber}} ([[Generation V]] onwards).
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0430
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0430|Honchkrow}}
| {{p|Honchkrow}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 468
| 0435
| {{MSP|468|Togekiss}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0435|Skuntank}}
| {{p|Skuntank}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{status|poison}}.
| 30
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0468
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0468|Togekiss}}
| {{p|Togekiss}}
| {{p|Togekiss}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Extreme Speed}}
| {{m|Extreme Speed}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Extreme Speed is not countered by +1 priority moves ([[Generation V]] on).
| Extreme Speed is not countered by +1 priority moves ([[Generation V]] on). Not countered by {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}. Prior to [[Generation VI]], was not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}
| 2
| 2
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 492
| 0492
| {{MSP|492|Shaymin}}{{MSP|492S|Shaymin}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0492|Shaymin}}{{ArtP|0492|Shaymin|form=-Sky}}
| {{p|Shaymin}}
| {{p|Shaymin}}
| IV
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/TM
| Can only know Quick Attack as Shaymin Sky Forme at level 28. Level 30 Shaymin can be found at [[Flower Paradise]] in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} if the player has received [[Oak's Letter]]. Level 15 Shaymin is only available as Japanese or Korean event Shaymin in [[Generation VI]].
| Can only know Quick Attack as Shaymin Sky Forme at level 28. Level 30 Shaymin can be found at [[Flower Paradise]] in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} if the player has received [[Oak's Letter]]. Level 15 Shaymin is only available as Japanese or Korean event Shaymin in [[Generation VI]]. Sky Forme is not countered by {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}.
| 30{{tt|*|Generation IV-V}}/28{{tt|*|Generation VI}}/15{{tt|*|Generation VII}}
| 30{{tt|*|Generation IV-V}}/28{{tt|*|Generation VI}}/15{{tt|*|Generation VII}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 498
| 0498
| {{MSP|498|Tepig}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0498|Tepig}}
| {{p|Tepig}}
| {{p|Tepig}}
| VI
| VI
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor
| Breed
|  
| Not countered by {{status|burn}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0522
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0522|Blitzle}}
| {{p|Blitzle}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Feint}}
| TM
| Not countered by paralysis. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by {{m|Thunderclap}} if Ability is {{a|Lightning Rod}} or {{a|Motor Drive}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 546
| 0546
| {{MSP|546|Cottonee}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0546|Cottonee}}
| {{p|Cottonee}}
| {{p|Cottonee}}
| VI
| VI
| {{m|Nature Power}}
| {{m|Nature Power}}
| Level
| Level
| Nature Power has +1 priority with {{a|Prankster}}, becomes {{m|Tri Attack}} in link battles. Not countered by {{type|Dark}} Pokémon ([[Generation VI]] only).
| Nature Power has +1 priority with {{a|Prankster}}, becomes {{m|Tri Attack}} in link battles. Countered by {{type|Dark}} Pokémon ([[Generation VII]] onward) Not countered by {{m|Sucker Punch}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 547
| {{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}
| {{p|Whimsicott}}
| VI
| {{m|Nature Power}}
| Level{{tt|*|As Cottonee}}
| Nature Power has +1 priority with {{a|Prankster}}, becomes {{m|Tri Attack}} in link battles. Not countered by {{type|Dark}} Pokémon ([[Generation VI]] only).
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 550
| 0550
| {{MSP|550|Basculin}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0550|Basculin}}
| {{p|Basculin}}
| {{p|Basculin}}
| V
| V
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/Breed{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}
| Not countered by Pokémon with {{a|Dry Skin}}, {{a|Storm Drain}}, or {{a|Water Absorb}} if Ability is {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
| Not countered by Pokémon with {{a|Dry Skin}}, {{a|Storm Drain}}, {{a|Water Absorb}}, {{a|Dazzling}}, or {{a|Queenly Majesty}} if Ability is {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 556
| 0556
| {{MSP|556|Maractus}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0556|Maractus}}
| {{p|Maractus}}
| {{p|Maractus}}
| V
| V
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
| Not countered by {{m|Aqua Jet}} or {{m|Water Shuriken}} if Ability is {{a|Water Absorb}} or {{a|Storm Drain}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 566
| 0566
| {{MSP|566|Archen}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0566|Archen}}
| {{p|Archen}}
| {{p|Archen}}
| V
| V
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Level
| Level
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}.
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}, {{m|Spikes}}, or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0580
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0580|Ducklett}}
| {{p|Ducklett}}
| VII
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/Breed{{tt|*|Generation IX}}
| Not countered by {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 647
| 0647
| {{MSP|647|Keldeo}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0647|Keldeo}}
| {{p|Keldeo}}
| {{p|Keldeo}}
| V
| V
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
|
| 15
| 15
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 659
| 0652
| {{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0652|Chesnaught}}
| {{p|Chesnaught}}
| VI
| {{m|Feint}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/TM
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect.
| 36
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0659
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0659|Bunnelby}}
| {{p|Bunnelby}}
| {{p|Bunnelby}}
| VI
| VI
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
| Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}.
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 676
| 0675
| {{MSP|676|Furfrou}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0675|Pangoro}}
| {{p|Pangoro}}
| VII
| {{m|Bullet Punch}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Not countered by {{a|Dazzling}} or {{a|Queenly Majesty}} if Ability is {{a|Mold Breaker}}. Not countered by {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon if Ability is {{a|Scrappy}}. For lowest level, it must be caught at level 24 in [[SOS Battle]] due to {{p|Pancham}}'s call in {{rt|10|Alola}} in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
| 24
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0676
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0676|Furfrou}}
| {{p|Furfrou}}
| {{p|Furfrou}}
| VI
| VI
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
| Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0701
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0701|Hawlucha}}
| {{p|Hawlucha}}
| VII
| {{m|Feint}}
| Level
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}. Not countered by {{a|Dazzling}} or {{a|Queenly Majesty}} if Ability is {{a|Mold Breaker}}. Not countered by {{status|paralysis}} if Ability is {{a|Limber}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0744
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0744|Rockruff}}
| {{p|Rockruff}}
| VII
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/Breed{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}
| Can only know Sucker Punch in [[Generation VII]]. Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}. Not countered by {{status|sleep}} if Ability is {{a|Vital Spirit}}. Not countered by {{status|confusion}} if Ability is {{a|Own Tempo}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|0745
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0745|Lycanroc}}{{ArtP|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{ArtP|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}
| {{p|Lycanroc}}
| VII
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Accelerock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/Breed{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}. Can only know Sucker Punch in [[Generation VII]] as Midnight Form. Cannot know Accelerock and Quick Attack in Midnight Form.
|25
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0761
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0761|Bounsweet}}
| {{p|Bounsweet}}
| VII
| {{m|Feint}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/Breed{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}
| Can only know Feint in [[Generation VII]]. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by {{status|sleep}} if ability is {{a|Sweet Veil}}, or by any status if Ability is {{a|Leaf Guard}} and [[harsh sunlight]] is in effect.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0763
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0763|Tsareena}}
| {{p|Tsareena}}
| VII
| {{m|Feint}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/Breed{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}
| Can only know Feint in [[Generation VII]]. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by {{status|sleep}} if ability is {{a|Sweet Veil}}, or by any status if Ability is {{a|Leaf Guard}} and [[harsh sunlight]] is in effect. Not countered by any priority move if Ability is {{a|Queenly Majesty}}.
| 19
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0766
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0766|Passimian}}
| {{p|Passimian}}
| VII
| {{m|Feint}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0775
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0775|Komala}}
| {{p|Komala}}
| VII
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}/TM
| Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}. Not countered by any [[status condition]] due to the Ability {{a|Comatose}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0777
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0777|Togedemaru}}
| {{p|Togedemaru}}
| VII
| {{m|Spiky Shield}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Not countered by Sandstorm, poison, or paralysis. With the Sturdy ability, [[Focus Sash]] can be replaced with another item such as [[Shell Bell]]. Spiky Shield will only deal damage if the opponent attempts to use a [[contact]] move, but deals a set percentage of the opponent's health if successful, which will generally finish them off after Endeavor even if they've gained a small amount of health in the mean time, such as from [[Leftovers]].
| 1
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 802
| 0802
| {{MSP|802|Marshadow}}
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0802|Marshadow}}
| {{p|Marshadow}}
| {{p|Marshadow}}
| VII
| VII
| {{m|Feint}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| {{m|Feint}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Level
| Level
| Not countered by {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Feint}}, or {{m|Extreme Speed}}.
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Feint}}, or {{m|Extreme Speed}}.
| N/A
| 50
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0807
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0807|Zeraora}}
| {{p|Zeraora}}
| VII
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Generation VII}}
| Can only know Endeavor via [[Move Tutor]] in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. Not countered by {{status|paralysis}}.
| 50
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0841
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0841|Flapple}}
| {{p|Flapple}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0877
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0877|Morpeko}}
| {{p|Morpeko}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
| Not countered by paralysis.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0313
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0914|Quaquaval}}
| {{p|Quaquaval}}
| IX
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| TM
|
| 36
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0931
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0931|Squawkabilly}}
| {{p|Squawkabilly}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{m|Spikes}}, {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, or {{m|Shadow Sneak}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0940
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0940|Wattrel}}
| {{p|Wattrel}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Breeding
| Not countered by {{status|paralysis}}, {{m|Spikes}}, or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}. Not countered by {{m|Thunderclap}} if Ability is {{a|Volt Absorb}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0957
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0957|Tinkatink}}
| {{p|Tinkatink}}
| IX
| {{m|Feint}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{status|poison}} or Sandstorm. Not countered by confusion if Ability is Own Tempo. Not countered by Dazzling or Queenly Majesty if Ability is Mold Breaker. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0962
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0962|Bombirdier}}
| {{p|Bombirdier}}
| IX
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0964
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0964|Palafin}}
| {{p|Palafin}}
| IX
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Jet Punch}}
| TM
|
| 38
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0967
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0967|Cyclizar}}
| {{p|Cyclizar}}
| IX
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{m|Shadow Sneak}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0973
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0973|Flamigo}}
| {{p|Flamigo}}
| IX
| {{m|Feint}}
| TM
| Not countered by {{m|Spikes}} or {{m|Toxic Spikes}}. Not countered by Ghost type if Ability is Scrappy. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 0976
| style="text-align:center;" | {{ArtP|0976|Veluza}}
| {{p|Veluza}}
| IX
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| TM
|
| 1
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|}{{-}}


==Catching Pokémon with F.E.A.R.==
==Catching Pokémon with F.E.A.R.==
By using F.E.A.R. while skipping the priority move, players can lower a target Pokémon's HP to 1, similar to using {{m|False Swipe}}, and more easily catch it than by battling it normally. After the wild Pokémon's HP has been lowered to 1, the player may freely begin throwing [[Poké Ball]]s and have a high chance of successfully capturing the Pokémon. A {{p|Cottonee}} may also inflict a priority paralysis (with {{a|Prankster}}) to further increase the [[catch rate]].
By using F.E.A.R. while skipping the priority move, players can lower a target Pokémon's HP to 1, similar to using {{m|False Swipe}}, and more easily catch it than by battling it normally. After the wild Pokémon's HP has been lowered to 1, the player may freely begin throwing [[Poké Ball]]s and have a high chance of successfully capturing the Pokémon. A {{p|Cottonee}} may also inflict a priority paralysis (with {{a|Prankster}}) to further increase the [[catch rate]].
==Trivia==
*In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], {{tc|Black Belt}} Brian in [[Hammerlocke]] has a level 2 Cottonee that uses a F.E.A.R. moveset and holds a Focus Sash. Defeating Brian gives the player a Focus Sash as a reward.
*While {{p|Golisopod}} is able to learn both Endeavor and Sucker Punch, it is incapable of using F.E.A.R. due to its Ability, {{a|Emergency Exit}}.
** Similarly, in [[Generation IX]], while {{p|Slaking}} is able to learn Endeavor and Sucker Punch, it is incapable of using F.E.A.R. due to its Ability, {{a|Truant}}.


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F.E.A.R. is a last-resort strategy used in competitive battling since Generation IV, normally usable only once per battle. A "F.E.A.R. Pokémon" is a Pokémon compatible with a certain moveset capable of defeating a full-HP opponent at virtually any level (most notably level 100) while it itself is only at level 1 or 2, the reason for this strategy's bragging rights.

F.E.A.R. is a backronym that generally stands for:

The original term, coined by strategists as humor, was "F***ing Evil Annoying Rodent".

The strategy (and original profanity-laden term) was originally conceived on GameFAQs' Pokémon Diamond Message Board in early 2007. That same year the strategy entered infamy when it was used in a recorded online battle between players "Untouchable" and "Marriland", the admin of the popular fan website of the same name.

How to use F.E.A.R.

After one of the player's Pokémon faints, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon can be sent out against an opponent's Pokémon with (preferably) full HP. During the first turn, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon will use Endeavor, and the opponent will most likely use an offensive attack to try to defeat the F.E.A.R. Pokémon (assuming, of course, that the opponent isn't aware of this strategy). The F.E.A.R. Pokémon would indeed faint, if it were not holding the Focus Sash, which allows the user to hold on to 1 HP after a hit which would otherwise knock it out from max-HP. When the Pokémon uses Endeavor, the HP of the opponent's Pokémon will equal the HP of its own (which is now, assuming Focus Sash triggered, equal to 1). During the following turn, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon can use a priority move to wipe out the remaining 1 HP of the opponent's Pokémon. Focus Sash will not work twice, so a Pokémon can only use this strategy once.

From Generation V onward, the Ability Sturdy was altered to function like a Focus Sash, but can activate multiple times providing the Pokémon regains all of its HP. With this change came new notable users of F.E.A.R.; a level 2 Probopass can use Pain Split to wear down the opponent's HP whilst healing itself, while Aron can use a combination of Endeavor and a held Shell Bell for multiple uses of Endeavor. Generation V also introduced Solosis, a Pokémon able to combine Magic Guard and Endeavor, but also set up Trick Room for its allies. As of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, an Endeavor-tutored Togedemaru with Sturdy and a Shell Bell can perform F.E.A.R. in the same way as Aron before it, and can additionally learn Spiky Shield, allowing it to finish off weakened opponents that make contact.

Countering F.E.A.R.

While an impressive strategy, F.E.A.R. is simple to counter. The following are several ways to counter the F.E.A.R. strategy:

  • Knowledge: The simplest strategy and perhaps the most effective. If the opponent knows the F.E.A.R. strategy, they won't attack as needed for it to work (a damaging move), or they will switch out for a Pokémon immune to it or easily able to counter it. Besides the other counters listed here, a player could switch out after the opponent's F.E.A.R. uses Endeavor, leaving it with 1 HP and another Pokémon to sweep the F.E.A.R. However, if the F.E.A.R.-using player predicts correctly, this problem can be solved using Pursuit.
  • Ghost Pokémon: As Ghost types are immune to Normal- and Fighting-type attacks, Endeavor and Quick Attack are useless against them.
  • A Pokémon with an increased priority attacks (with exception of Fake Out and First Impression): if the opponent uses an increased-priority move at the same time as the F.E.A.R. Pokémon does, the large difference in level will almost always result in the opponent's Pokémon landing the hit first, leaving the opponent with little HP, but leaving the F.E.A.R. player with one Pokémon down. However, from Generation V onward, Feint and Extreme Speed have +2 priority, and are not countered by +1 priority moves.
  • If the foe acts last due to battling in Trick Room*, holding a Full Incense, using a decreased-priority move, or doing something similar, its attack will leave the attacking Pokémon with approximately 12 hit points after the first turn and the F.E.A.R. Pokémon will only have 1 hit point, causing an easy sweep on the second turn.
  • A move that damages foes upon switching in (like Spikes or Stealth Rock) can cancel out the Focus Sash effect, thus causing the foe to be unable to withstand a one-hit KO. This only works if the F.E.A.R. Pokémon isn't released prior to that move.
    • Note that Doduo, Taillow, Starly, Togekiss, and Shaymin in its Sky Forme are immune to Spikes. Starting in Generation VIII, a F.E.A.R. Pokémon with Sturdy has the option of holding Heavy-Duty Boots.
  • Moves, status conditions, Abilities, and weather that deal damage every turn (like sandstorm, burn, or binding) can cancel out Focus Sash's effect. This can also work without using a turn if a Pokémon like Tyranitar or Abomasnow activates its Ability.
    • Note that F.E.A.R. Phanpy, Aron, Corsola, Wormadam (Sandy and Trash Cloaks) and Swinub are immune to sandstorm (and the last one to hail as well.)
  • Embargo and Magic Room prevent the foe from using any item, in this case Focus Sash and Shell Bell.
    • Do note that, somewhat counter-intuitively, Knock Off will not serve to KO a F.E.A.R. Pokémon if it is at 100% HP unless Embargo is in effect. The F.E.A.R. Pokémon's Focus Sash will be knocked off after it has been successfully activated, and the Pokémon will still be able to use Endeavor to reduce the foe's HP.
  • Black Sludge*, Leftovers, and a HP-restoring Berry return some HP to the user's Pokémon, and more than likely, more than the opposing F.E.A.R. can deal with its increased-priority move.
  • F.E.A.R.: Ironically, a way to combat a F.E.A.R. Pokémon is having it face another F.E.A.R. Pokémon (or some other low-level Pokémon). Having roughly the same HP, both F.E.A.R.s would do little damage towards each other. It isn't, however, practical or useful to carry a F.E.A.R. Pokémon just for the sake of combating another F.E.A.R., as both Pokémon are about evenly-matched.
  • Multi-strike moves, such as Bullet Seed and Triple Kick, will continue hitting after the Focus Sash or Sturdy triggers, causing the strategy to fail.
  • In Double and Triple Battles, having multiple Pokémon use moves that will hit the F.E.A.R. Pokémon will cause it to faint, since the Focus Sash will only activate for the first attack. However, Follow Me, Rage Powder, and Greninja's Mat Block can aid the F.E.A.R. Pokémon.
  • Although Sturdy acts like a Focus Sash from Generation V onward, the Abilities Mold Breaker, Turboblaze and Teravolt ignore this effect, countering any attempt to use F.E.A.R. with Sturdy. Neutralizing Gas also negates Sturdy.
  • As Endeavor makes contact, the F.E.A.R. Pokémon can be finished off when its opponent is carrying a Rocky Helmet or has the Ability Rough Skin or Iron Barbs.
  • Pokémon with the Ability Queenly Majesty or Dazzling are unaffected by opposing F.E.A.R. Pokémon's priority moves.
  • When Psychic Terrain is in the effect, Pokémon that are on the ground will not be affected by priority moves.

List of F.E.A.R. Pokémon

# Name Gen Priority move Access of Endeavor Notes Lowest possible level
0019 RattataRattata Rattata IV Quick Attack, Sucker Punch Level Pokémon most well-known to utilize this strategy. Not countered by Shadow Sneak. 1
0025 Pikachu Pikachu IV Quick Attack, Feint* Event/TM* Prior to Generation IX, Can only know Endeavor either when received as a Shiny Pichu event from Generation IV or as a PGL Pikachu from the Pikachu Cup Online Competition event in Generation VI. For the Pichu, it is shiny and obtained at level 30, then requires at least one level to evolve. For the Pikachu, it is not shiny and obtained at level 10. F.E.A.R. Pikachu are always in Cherish Balls. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves (Generation V on), and can hit through Protect. Not countered by paralysis (Generation VI onwards). Not countered by Thunderclap if Ability is Lightning Rod. 31/10/2
0050 Sandshrew Sandshrew (Alola Form) IX Ice Shard TM Not countered by Sandstorm, poison, or freeze. 1
0050 Diglett Diglett IX Sucker Punch TM Not countered by Sandstorm or Thunderclap. 1
0053 PersianPersian Persian IX Feint TM For lowest level for Kantonian Persian, must be received at Vermilion City in Let's Go, Pikachu! Kantonian Persian is not countered by Shadow Sneak and is not countered by paralysis if Ability is Limber. 16/2
0055 Golduck Golduck IX Aqua Jet TM For lowest level, must be caught on Route 6 in Gold, Silver, HeartGold, or SoulSilver. Not countered by Sandstorm if Ability is Cloud Nine. 10
0056 Mankey Mankey IV Vacuum Wave Tutor* Can only know Vacuum Wave via Move Tutor in Platinum or HeartGold and SoulSilver. 1
0062 Poliwrath Poliwrath IV Vacuum Wave Breed*/Tutor* Can only know Vacuum Wave via Move Tutor in Platinum or HeartGold and SoulSilver or TM in Scarlet and Violet. For the lowest level, it must be caught as Poliwhirl at Route 22 or Viridian City in HeartGold and SoulSilver (Generations V to VIII) or Route 22 in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! (Gen IX). Not countered by Aqua Jet. Water Shuriken, or Jet Punch if Ability is Water Absorb. 25/10/3
0084 Doduo Doduo IV Quick Attack Level Not countered by Spikes, Toxic Spikes, or Shadow Sneak. 1
0087 Dewgong Dewgong IX Ice Shard, Aqua Jet TM For lowest level, must be caught in the Grand Underground in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. 17
0106 Hitmonlee Hitmonlee IX Sucker Punch, Feint, Vacuum Wave, Mach Punch, Bullet Punch TM Not countered by paralysis if Ability is Limber. 20
0107 Hitmonchan Hitmonchan IX Feint, Vacuum Wave, Mach Punch, Bullet Punch TM Not countered by flinching if Ability is Inner Focus. 20
0115 Kangaskhan Kangaskhan IV Sucker Punch Breed Not countered by Shadow Sneak. Not countered by Ghost-type Pokémon if Ability is Scrappy. Not countered by flinching if Ability is Inner Focus (Gen V onwards). 1
0128 Tauros Tauros (Paldean Aqua Breed) IX Aqua Jet Breed 15
0136 Flareon Flareon IX Quick Attack TM Not countered by burn. 1
0151 Mew Mew IV Sucker Punch, Vacuum Wave Tutor*/TM Can only know Sucker Punch via Move Tutor in Platinum or HeartGold and SoulSilver. Can only know Vacuum Wave via Move Tutor in Platinum or HeartGold and SoulSilver or TM in Scarlet and Violet. 5
0156 Quilava Quilava IX Quick Attack TM Not countered by burn. 14
0158 Totodile Totodile IX Aqua Jet TM 1
0161 Sentret Sentret IX Quick Attack, Sucker Punch TM Not countered by Shadow Sneak. 1
0185 Sudowoodo Sudowoodo IX Sucker Punch TM Not countered by sandstorm. If Ability is Sturdy, Focus Sash can be replaced by another item. 1
0214 Heracross Heracross IX Vacuum Wave, Feint TM Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. 1
0220 Swinub Swinub IV Ice Shard Tutor*/TM Not countered by Sandstorm, Hail, or Thunderclap. 1
0222 Corsola Corsola IV Sucker Punch Tutor* Can only know Sucker Punch via Move Tutor in Platinum or HeartGold and SoulSilver. Not countered by Sandstorm. 1
0225 Delibird Delibird IX Quick Attack, Ice Shard TM Not countered by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. Not countered by sleep if Ability is Vital Spirit or Insomnia. 1
0229 Houndoom Houndoom IX Sucker Punch TM Not countered by burn. For lowest level, must be caught in the Grand Underground in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. 16
0231 Phanpy Phanpy IV Ice Shard Breed Not countered by Sandstorm. 1
0232 Donphan Donphan IV Ice Shard Breed Not countered by Sandstorm. If Ability is Sturdy, Focus Sash can be replaced with another item (Generation V on). Donphan normally needs to reach level 25 to evolve, but in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, it is possible to use the White Flute and encounter a wild level 24 Donphan via DexNav from the Hoenn Safari Zone, possibly with a single random Egg move included (which can be Ice Shard). 25/24
0235 Smeargle Smeargle IV Any priority move Sketch Smeargle learns almost any move via Sketch, including Endeavor and all priority moves. Not countered by Shadow Sneak. Not countered by confusion if Ability is Own Tempo. 1
0237 Hitmontop Hitmontop IV Quick Attack, Vacuum Wave, Bullet Punch, Mach Punch, Sucker Punch, Feint* Level Can only know Sucker Punch via Move Tutor in Platinum or HeartGold and SoulSilver, prior to Pokémon Sword and Shield in Generation VIII, which can be learned by leveling up. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect (Generation V on). 20
0252 Treecko Treecko IV Quick Attack Level/Breed* 1
0261 Poochyena Poochyena IX Sucker Punch TM 1
0273 Seedot Seedot IX Sucker Punch TM 1
0276 Taillow Taillow IV Quick Attack Level Not countered by Spikes, Toxic Spikes, or Shadow Sneak. Not countered by Ghost-type Pokémon if Ability is Scrappy (Generation V on). 1
0312 Plusle Plusle IX Quick Attack TM Not countered by paralysis. Not countered by Thunderclap if Ability is Lightning Rod. 1
0312 Minun Minun IX Quick Attack TM Not countered by paralysis. Not countered by Thunderclap if Ability is Volt Absorb. 1
0313 Volbeat Volbeat IX Quick Attack TM 1
0314 Illumise Illumise IX Quick Attack TM 1
0331 Cacnea Cacnea IX Sucker Punch TM Not countered by sandstorm if Ability is Sand Veil. Not countered by Aqua Jet, Water Shuriken, or Jet Punch if Ability is Water Absorb. 1
0335 Zangoose Zangoose IV Quick Attack, Feint* Tutor*/TM Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect (Generation V on). Not countered by Shadow Sneak. Not countered by poison if Ability is Immunity. 1
0341 Corphish Corphish VI Aqua Jet Level/Breed* 1
0370 Luvdisc Luvdisc IX Aqua Jet TM 1
0390 Chimchar Chimchar IV Vacuum Wave Tutor*/TM Can only know Vacuum Wave via Move Tutor in Platinum or HeartGold and SoulSilver or TM in Scarlet and Violet. Not countered by burn. 1
0391 Monferno Monferno IV Vacuum Wave, Mach Punch, Feint* Tutor*/TM Can only know Vacuum Wave via Move Tutor in Platinum or HeartGold and SoulSilver or TM in Scarlet and Violet. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect, but increases lowest level to 26 prior to Generation VII. Not countered by burn. 14
0396 Starly Starly IV Quick Attack Level Not countered by Spikes, Toxic Spikes, of Shadow Sneak. 1
0413 Wormadam Wormadam IV Sucker Punch Tutor* Can only know Sucker Punch via Move Tutor in Platinum or HeartGold and SoulSilver (Generation IV to VI). Not countered by Sandstorm or Hail if Ability is Overcoat (Generation VI on). Sandy and Trash Cloaks are not countered by Sandstorm. Trash Cloak is not countered by poison. 20
0417 Pachirisu Pachirisu IX Quick Attack TM Not countered by paralysis. Not countered by Thunderclap if Ability is Volt Absorb. 1
0427 Buneary Buneary IV Quick Attack Tutor* Not countered by Shadow Sneak. Not countered by paralysis if Ability is Limber (Generation V onwards). 1
0430 Honchkrow Honchkrow IX Sucker Punch TM Not countered by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. 1
0435 Skuntank Skuntank IX Sucker Punch TM Not countered by poison. 30
0468 Togekiss Togekiss IV Extreme Speed Tutor* Extreme Speed is not countered by +1 priority moves (Generation V on). Not countered by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. Prior to Generation VI, was not countered by Shadow Sneak 2
0492 ShayminShaymin Shaymin IV Quick Attack Tutor*/TM Can only know Quick Attack as Shaymin Sky Forme at level 28. Level 30 Shaymin can be found at Flower Paradise in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum if the player has received Oak's Letter. Level 15 Shaymin is only available as Japanese or Korean event Shaymin in Generation VI. Sky Forme is not countered by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. 30*/28*/15*
0498 Tepig Tepig VI Sucker Punch Breed Not countered by burn. 1
0522 Blitzle Blitzle IX Quick Attack, Feint TM Not countered by paralysis. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by Thunderclap if Ability is Lightning Rod or Motor Drive. 1
0546 Cottonee Cottonee VI Nature Power Level Nature Power has +1 priority with Prankster, becomes Tri Attack in link battles. Countered by Dark-type Pokémon (Generation VII onward) Not countered by Sucker Punch. 1
0550 Basculin Basculin V Aqua Jet Tutor*/Breed* Not countered by Pokémon with Dry Skin, Storm Drain, Water Absorb, Dazzling, or Queenly Majesty if Ability is Mold Breaker. 1
0556 Maractus Maractus V Sucker Punch Tutor* Not countered by Aqua Jet or Water Shuriken if Ability is Water Absorb or Storm Drain. 1
0566 Archen Archen V Quick Attack Level Not countered by Sandstorm, Spikes, or Toxic Spikes. 1
0580 Ducklett Ducklett VII Aqua Jet Tutor*/Breed* Not countered by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. 1
0647 Keldeo Keldeo V Aqua Jet Tutor* 15
0652 Chesnaught Chesnaught VI Feint Tutor*/TM Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. 36
0659 Bunnelby Bunnelby VI Quick Attack Tutor* Not countered by Shadow Sneak. 1
0675 Pangoro Pangoro VII Bullet Punch Tutor* Not countered by Dazzling or Queenly Majesty if Ability is Mold Breaker. Not countered by Ghost-type Pokémon if Ability is Scrappy. For lowest level, it must be caught at level 24 in SOS Battle due to Pancham's call in Route 10 in Pokémon Sun and Moon. 24
0676 Furfrou Furfrou VI Sucker Punch Tutor* Not countered by Shadow Sneak. 1
0701 Hawlucha Hawlucha VII Feint Level Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. Not countered by Dazzling or Queenly Majesty if Ability is Mold Breaker. Not countered by paralysis if Ability is Limber. 1
0744 Rockruff Rockruff VII Sucker Punch* Tutor*/Breed* Can only know Sucker Punch in Generation VII. Not countered by Sandstorm. Not countered by sleep if Ability is Vital Spirit. Not countered by confusion if Ability is Own Tempo. 1
0745 LycanrocLycanrocLycanroc Lycanroc VII Sucker Punch, Accelerock, Quick Attack* Tutor*/Breed* Not countered by Sandstorm. Can only know Sucker Punch in Generation VII as Midnight Form. Cannot know Accelerock and Quick Attack in Midnight Form. 25
0761 Bounsweet Bounsweet VII Feint Tutor*/Breed* Can only know Feint in Generation VII. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by sleep if ability is Sweet Veil, or by any status if Ability is Leaf Guard and harsh sunlight is in effect. 1
0763 Tsareena Tsareena VII Feint Tutor*/Breed* Can only know Feint in Generation VII. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by sleep if ability is Sweet Veil, or by any status if Ability is Leaf Guard and harsh sunlight is in effect. Not countered by any priority move if Ability is Queenly Majesty. 19
0766 Passimian Passimian VII Feint, Quick Attack Tutor* Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. 1
0775 Komala Komala VII Sucker Punch Tutor*/TM Not countered by Shadow Sneak. Not countered by any status condition due to the Ability Comatose. 1
0777 Togedemaru Togedemaru VII Spiky Shield Tutor* Not countered by Sandstorm, poison, or paralysis. With the Sturdy ability, Focus Sash can be replaced with another item such as Shell Bell. Spiky Shield will only deal damage if the opponent attempts to use a contact move, but deals a set percentage of the opponent's health if successful, which will generally finish them off after Endeavor even if they've gained a small amount of health in the mean time, such as from Leftovers. 1
0802 Marshadow Marshadow VII Feint, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch Level Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by Quick Attack, Mach Punch, Vacuum Wave, Feint, or Extreme Speed. 50
0807 Zeraora Zeraora VII Quick Attack Tutor* Can only know Endeavor via Move Tutor in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Not countered by paralysis. 50
0841 Flapple Flapple IX Sucker Punch TM 1
0877 Morpeko Morpeko IX Quick Attack TM Not countered by paralysis. 1
0313 Quaquaval Quaquaval IX Aqua Jet TM 36
0931 Squawkabilly Squawkabilly IX Quick Attack TM Not countered by Spikes, Toxic Spikes, or Shadow Sneak. 1
0940 Wattrel Wattrel IX Quick Attack Breeding Not countered by paralysis, Spikes, or Toxic Spikes. Not countered by Thunderclap if Ability is Volt Absorb. 1
0957 Tinkatink Tinkatink IX Feint TM Not countered by poison or Sandstorm. Not countered by confusion if Ability is Own Tempo. Not countered by Dazzling or Queenly Majesty if Ability is Mold Breaker. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. 1
0962 Bombirdier Bombirdier IX Sucker Punch TM Not countered by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. 1
0964 Palafin Palafin IX Aqua Jet, Jet Punch TM 38
0967 Cyclizar Cyclizar IX Quick Attack TM Not countered by Shadow Sneak. 1
0973 Flamigo Flamigo IX Feint TM Not countered by Spikes or Toxic Spikes. Not countered by Ghost type if Ability is Scrappy. Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. 1
0976 Veluza Veluza IX Aqua Jet TM 1


Catching Pokémon with F.E.A.R.

By using F.E.A.R. while skipping the priority move, players can lower a target Pokémon's HP to 1, similar to using False Swipe, and more easily catch it than by battling it normally. After the wild Pokémon's HP has been lowered to 1, the player may freely begin throwing Poké Balls and have a high chance of successfully capturing the Pokémon. A Cottonee may also inflict a priority paralysis (with Prankster) to further increase the catch rate.

Trivia

  • In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Black Belt Brian in Hammerlocke has a level 2 Cottonee that uses a F.E.A.R. moveset and holds a Focus Sash. Defeating Brian gives the player a Focus Sash as a reward.
  • While Golisopod is able to learn both Endeavor and Sucker Punch, it is incapable of using F.E.A.R. due to its Ability, Emergency Exit.
    • Similarly, in Generation IX, while Slaking is able to learn Endeavor and Sucker Punch, it is incapable of using F.E.A.R. due to its Ability, Truant.

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