Fake Out (move)

Fake Out ねこだまし
An attack that hits first and makes the target flinch. This move works only on the first turn.
Battles
Type	Normal
Category	Physical
PP	10 (max. 16)
Power	40
Accuracy	100%
Introduced	[[Generation {{{gen}}}]]
Availability
Not a TM, HM, or move tutor move.
Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by BrightPowder Not affected by King's Rock
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Contests
Category	Cute
Appeal	2 ♥♥
Jam	1 ♥
Startles Pokémon that made Cute appeals earlier in the same round.
Super Contests
Category	Cute
Appeal	2 ♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Fake Out on Legendary Pokémon MoveDex Fake Out on Eevee's Movedex

Fake Out is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation III that deals a small amount of damage. Its Japanese name refers to a sumo technique used to confuse foes.

Effect

Fake Out is a first-strike move that always makes the target flinch. Although its accuracy is 100%, it "fails" if not used on the first turn the Pokémon is out, which is not technically a miss. Fake Out will hit Pokémon with the Inner Focus Ability but will not make them flinch, although they will still take damage.

Learnset

Generation III

Generation IV

In other languages

• Spanish: Sorpresa

This move article is part of Project MoveDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each move.