False Swipe (move)

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False Swipe
みねうち Strike with the Back of the Sword
False Swipe VI.png
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Type  Normal
Category  Physical
PP  40 (max. 64)
Power  40
Accuracy  100%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation II
Condition  Cool
Appeal  1
Jam  3 ♥♥♥
Badly startles those that have made appeals.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  0  
Raises the score if the Voltage is low.
Condition  Cool
Appeal  4 ♥♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
Makes the audience quickly grow bored when an appeal move has little effect.

False Swipe (Japanese: みねうち Strike with the Back of the Sword) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation II. It has been TM54 since Generation IV.

Effect

False Swipe inflicts damage, but will leave the target with 1 HP if it would otherwise cause it to faint. If the target has 1 HP remaining, False Swipe will hit and leave the target at 1 HP.

If used against a substitute, False Swipe is able to break it and will not leave the substitute with 1 HP.

False Swipe can also be used as part of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining an extra appeal point if move Swords Dance was used in the prior turn.

Description

Games Description
Stad2 A move that adjusts Attack so that the foe has one HP left. Can't cause the foe to faint.
GSC Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
RSEColo. 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.
XD An attack that leaves the target with at least 1 HP.
DPPtHGSSPBR A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SM
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0083 Farfetch'd NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Field 44 46 43DP
45PtHGSS
45 45 45
0104 Cubone GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster 33 33 27 27 27 27
0105 Marowak GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster 39 39 27 27 27 27
0123 Scyther BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug 18 16 13 13 13 13
0212 Scizor BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug 18 16 13 13 13 13
0253 Grovyle GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon 53 53 53 53XY
48ORAS
48
0254 Sceptile GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon 59 59 59 59XY
51ORAS
51
0290 Nincada BugIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Bug Bug 25 25 25 25XY
33ORAS
33
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field 55 44 44BW
29B2W2
29 29
0475 Gallade PsychicIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous 45 50 50XY
44ORAS
44
0542 Leavanny BugIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Bug Bug 1 1 1
0588 Karrablast BugIC Big.png Bug Bug 25 25 25
0589 Escavalier BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug 25 25 25
0610 Axew DragonIC Big.png Monster Dragon 24 24 24
0611 Fraxure DragonIC Big.png Monster Dragon 24 24 24
0612 Haxorus DragonIC Big.png Monster Dragon 24 24 24
0785 Tapu Koko ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 1
0798 Kartana GrassIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered 7
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Parent
Egg Groups
Egg Move
II III IV V VI VII VIII IX
0021 Spearow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0046 Paras BugIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Bug Grass
0127 Pinsir BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0214 Heracross BugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0273 Seedot GrassIC Big.png Field Grass
0285 Shroomish GrassIC Big.png Fairy Grass
0303 Mawile SteelIC Big.png Field Fairy
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By TM

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Machine
I
--
II
--
III
--
IV
TM54
V
TM54
VI
TM54
VII
TM54
VIII
--
IX
--
0015 Beedrill BugIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0021 Spearow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0022 Fearow NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0046 Paras BugIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Bug Grass
0047 Parasect BugIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Bug Grass
0083 Farfetch'd NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Field
0098 Krabby WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0099 Kingler WaterIC Big.png Water 3 Water 3
0104 Cubone GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster
0105 Marowak GroundIC Big.png Monster Monster
105A Marowak
Marowak
Alola Form
FireIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Monster Monster
0123 Scyther BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0127 Pinsir BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0207 Gligar GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0212 Scizor BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0214 Heracross BugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0215 Sneasel DarkIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Field Field
0253 Grovyle GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0254 Sceptile GrassIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0273 Seedot GrassIC Big.png Field Grass
0274 Nuzleaf GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Grass
0275 Shiftry GrassIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Grass
0285 Shroomish GrassIC Big.png Fairy Grass
0286 Breloom GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Fairy Grass
0290 Nincada BugIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0291 Ninjask BugIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0292 Shedinja BugIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0303 Mawile SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0335 Zangoose NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0341 Corphish WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Water 3
0342 Crawdaunt WaterIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 3
0347 Anorith RockIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0348 Armaldo RockIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0359 Absol DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0402 Kricketune BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0445 Garchomp DragonIC Big.png
GroundIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0451 Skorupi PoisonIC Big.png
BugIC Big.png
Bug Water 3
0452 Drapion PoisonIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Bug Water 3
0461 Weavile DarkIC Big.png
IceIC Big.png
Field Field
0472 Gliscor GroundIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0475 Gallade PsychicIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0501 Oshawott WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0502 Dewott WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0503 Samurott WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0542 Leavanny BugIC Big.png
GrassIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0588 Karrablast BugIC Big.png Bug Bug
0589 Escavalier BugIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0610 Axew DragonIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0611 Fraxure DragonIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0612 Haxorus DragonIC Big.png Monster Dragon
0624 Pawniard DarkIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0625 Bisharp DarkIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0638 Cobalion SteelIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0639 Terrakion RockIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0640 Virizion GrassIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0647 Keldeo WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0674 Pancham FightingIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0675 Pangoro FightingIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0679 Honedge SteelIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0680 Doublade SteelIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0681 Aegislash SteelIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0688 Binacle RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0689 Barbaracle RockIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 3 Water 3
0701 Hawlucha FightingIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0722 Rowlet GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0723 Dartrix GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0724 Decidueye GrassIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0753 Fomantis GrassIC Big.png Grass Grass
0754 Lurantis GrassIC Big.png Grass Grass
0768 Golisopod BugIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Bug Water 3
0782 Jangmo-o DragonIC Big.png Dragon Dragon
0783 Hakamo-o DragonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0784 Kommo-o DragonIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Dragon Dragon
0785 Tapu Koko ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0787 Tapu Bulu GrassIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0794 Buzzwole BugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0795 Pheromosa BugIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0798 Kartana GrassIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0801 Magearna SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
0802 Marshadow FightingIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation III

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0333 Swablu NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Dragon Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0285 Shroomish GrassIC Big.png Fairy Grass My Pokémon Ranch
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By event

Generation II

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0066 Machop FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like New York City Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0001 Bulbasaur GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Monster Grass Sticker Promotional Eggs
0004 Charmander FireIC Big.png Monster Dragon Sticker Promotional Eggs
0007 Squirtle WaterIC Big.png Monster Water 1 Sticker Promotional Eggs
0189 Jumpluff GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Fairy Grass Korean Global Link
0235 Smeargle NormalIC Big.png Field Field 2013 World Championships Smeargle
0334 Altaria DragonIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Dragon Japanese Global Link
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It leaves the target with one HP if its damage would have made the target faint.


In the anime

Blade False Swipe.png
Scizor


A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Scizor Scizor flies into the air then flies down toward the opponent. It raises its two pincers into the air, then brings them both down hard on the opponent.
Shingo's Blade Wired for Battle! Debut


In the manga

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

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Reason: description of the move


In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

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Reason: description of the move


In other generations

Core series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 點到為止 Dí-mdou Wàihjí
Mandarin 點到為止 / 点到为止 Diǎn-dào Wéizhǐ *
刀背擊打 / 刀背击打 Dāobèi Jídǎ
Finland Flag.png Finnish Salasyöksy
France Flag.png French Faux-Chage
Germany Flag.png German Trugschlag
Greece Flag.png Greek Υποκριτικός Κτύπος
Italy Flag.png Italian Falsofinale
South Korea Flag.png Korean 칼등치기 Kaldeungchigi
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Corte Falso
Corte Artificial (TCG)
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Lažan Zamah
Spain Flag.png Spanish Falsotortazo
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Đánh Giả Vờ


Variations of the move False Swipe
PhysicalIC HOME.png False SwipeHold Back


Generation IV TMs
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223
2425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
4748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869
7071727374757677787980818283848586878889909192
Generation IV HMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) • 060708
Generation V TMs
01020304050607080910111213141516171819
20212223242526272829303132333435363738
39404142434445464748495051525354555657
58596061626364656667686970717273747576
77787980818283848586878889909192939495
Generation V HMs
010203040506
Generation VI TMs
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526
2728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152
5354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778
798081828384858687888990919293 • 94 (XYORAS) • 9596979899100
Generation VI HMs
010203040506ORAS07ORAS
Generation VII TMs
SMUSUM
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
PE
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960


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