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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. generally stands for:
*[[Focus Sash]]
*{{m|Endeavor}}
*{{m|Quick Attack|(Quick) Attack}}
*{{p|Rattata}} (Rattata are not the only Pokémon that can use F.E.A.R; multiple Pokémon can fit this role.)

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.

==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 {{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.==
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 {{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. 
** 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.
* 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 [[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.
* 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.
* 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.
** 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 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.
* [[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.
* {{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.
* 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.
* 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}}.
* 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.

==List of F.E.A.R. Pokémon==
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{normal color}};"
|-
! [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|#]]
! class="unsortable" | 
! Name
! Gen
! {{colorlink|Priority|000|Priority move}}
! Access of {{mcolor|Endeavor}}
! Notes
! Lowest possible level
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 019
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|019A|Rattata}}
| {{p|Rattata}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Level
| Pokémon most well-known to utilize this strategy.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 025
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|025|Pikachu}}
| {{p|Pikachu}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| Event
| 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).
| 10
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 056
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|056|Mankey}}
| {{p|Mankey}}
| IV
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 062
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}
| {{p|Poliwrath}}
| IV
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| Breed/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.
| 10
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 084
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|084|Doduo}}
| {{p|Doduo}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Level
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 115
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|115|Kangaskhan}}
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| IV
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Breed
| Not countered by {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon if [[Ability]] is {{a|Scrappy}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 151
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|151|Mew}}
| {{p|Mew}}
| IV
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Can only know Sucker Punch or Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}.
| 5
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 220
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|220|Swinub}}
| {{p|Swinub}}
| IV
| {{m|Ice Shard}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}} or {{m|Hail}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 222
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|222|Corsola}}
| {{p|Corsola}}
| IV
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| 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}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 231
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|231|Phanpy}}
| {{p|Phanpy}}
| IV
| {{m|Ice Shard}}
| Breed
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 232
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|232|Donphan}}
| {{p|Donphan}}
| IV
| {{m|Ice Shard}}
| Breed
| 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).
| 24 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 235
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|235|Smeargle}}
| {{p|Smeargle}}
| IV
| Any [[Priority#Priority moves|priority move]]
| Sketch
| Smeargle learns almost any move via {{m|Sketch}}, including {{m|Endeavor}} and all priority moves. Not countered by {{status|confusion}} if Ability is {{a|Own Tempo}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 237
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|237|Hitmontop}}
| {{p|Hitmontop}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| Level
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 252
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|252|Treecko}}
| {{p|Treecko}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Level/Breed{{tt|*|Prior to Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 276
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|276|Taillow}}
| {{p|Taillow}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Level
| Not countered by {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon if Ability is {{a|Scrappy}} ([[Generation V]] on).
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 335
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|335|Zangoose}}
| {{p|Zangoose}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Feint}}{{tt|*|Generation V on}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect ([[Generation V]] on). Not countered by {{status|poison}} if Ability is {{a|Immunity}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 341
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|341|Corphish}}
| {{p|Corphish}}
| VI
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| Level/Breed{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 390
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|390|Chimchar}}
| {{p|Chimchar}}
| IV
| {{m|Vacuum Wave}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Can only know Vacuum Wave via [[Move Tutor]] in {{v2|Platinum}} or {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. Not countered by {{status|burn}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 396
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|396|Starly}}
| {{p|Starly}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Level
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 413
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|413|Wormadam}}{{MSP|413G|Wormadam}}{{MSP|413S|Wormadam}}
| {{p|Wormadam}}
| IV
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| 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.  
| 20
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 427
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|427|Buneary}}
| {{p|Buneary}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Not countered by {{status|paralysis}} if Ability is {{a|Limber}} ([[Generation V]] onwards).
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 428
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|428|Lopunny}}
| {{p|Lopunny}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Not countered by {{status|paralysis}} if Ability is {{a|Limber}} ([[Generation V]] onwards).
| 2
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 468
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|468|Togekiss}}
| {{p|Togekiss}}
| IV
| {{m|Extreme Speed}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Extreme Speed is not countered by +1 priority moves ([[Generation V]] on).
| 2
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 492
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|492|Shaymin}}{{MSP|492S|Shaymin}}
| {{p|Shaymin}}
| IV
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| 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]].
| 30{{tt|*|Generation IV-V}}/28{{tt|*|Generation VI}}/15{{tt|*|Generation VII}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 498
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|498|Tepig}}
| {{p|Tepig}}
| VI
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Not countered by {{status|burn}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 546
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|546|Cottonee}}
| {{p|Cottonee}}
| VI
| {{m|Nature Power}}
| Level
| Nature Power has +1 priority with {{a|Prankster}}, becomes {{m|Tri Attack}} in link battles. Countered by {{type|Dark}} Pokémon ([[Generation VII]] onward).
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 547
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}
| {{p|Whimsicott}}
| VI
| {{m|Nature Power}}
| Level{{tt|*|As Cottonee prior to Generation VIII}}
| Nature Power has +1 priority with {{a|Prankster}}, becomes {{m|Tri Attack}} in link battles. Countered by {{type|Dark}} Pokémon ([[Generation VII]] onward).
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 550
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|550|Basculin}}<br>{{MSP|550B|Basculin}}
| {{p|Basculin}}
| V
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| Breed/Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| 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
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 556
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|556|Maractus}}
| {{p|Maractus}}
| V
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Not countered by {{m|Aqua Jet}} if Ability is {{a|Water Absorb}} and {{a|Storm Drain}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 566
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|566|Archen}}
| {{p|Archen}}
| V
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Level
| Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 580
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|580|Ducklett}}
| {{p|Ducklett}}
| VII
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 647
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|647|Keldeo}}
| {{p|Keldeo}}
| V
| {{m|Aqua Jet}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
| 15
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 652
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|652|Chesnaught}}
| {{p|Chesnaught}}
| VI
| {{m|Feint}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect.
| 36
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 659
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|659|Bunnelby}}
| {{p|Bunnelby}}
| VI
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 675
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|675|Pangoro}}
| {{p|Pangoro}}
| VII
| {{m|Bullet Punch}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| 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;"
| 676
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|676|Furfrou}}
| {{p|Furfrou}}
| VI
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 701
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|701|Hawlucha}}
| {{p|Hawlucha}}
| VII
| {{m|Feint}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Feint is not countered by +1 priority moves and can hit through Protect. Not countered by {{status|paralysis}} if Ability is {{a|Limber}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 744
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|744|Rockruff}}
| {{p|Rockruff}}
| VII
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Breed/Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Can only know Sucker Punch in [[Generation VII]]. Not countered by {{m|Sandstorm}}. Not countered by {{status|confusion}} if Ability is {{a|Own Tempo}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|745
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP|745D|Lycanroc}}
| {{p|Lycanroc}}
| VII
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Accelerock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}
| Breed/Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| 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;"
| 761
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|761|Bounsweet}}
| {{p|Bounsweet}}
| VII
| {{m|Feint}}
| Breed/Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| 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;"
| 766
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|766|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;"
| 775
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|775|Komala}}
| {{p|Komala}}
| VII
| {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Tutor{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
| Not countered by any [[status condition]] due to the Ability {{a|Comatose}}.
| 1
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 777
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|777|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
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 802
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|802|Marshadow}}
| {{p|Marshadow}}
| VII
| {{m|Feint}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Sucker Punch}}
| Level
| 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}}.
| 50
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 807
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|807|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;"
| 810
| style="text-align:center;" | {{MSP|810|Grookey}}
| {{p|Grookey}}
| VIII
| {{m|Grassy Glide}}
| Level
| Grassy Glide has +1 priority with {{m|Grassy Terrain}}, summoned by its {{Abilities|Hidden Ability}} {{a|Grassy Surge}}. Countered by {{m|Electric Terrain}}, {{m|Psychic Terrain}}, or {{m|Misty Terrain}}.
| 1
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==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]].

==External links==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9l3pDn-oKA A battle demonstrating the F.E.A.R. strategy.]
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