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Feint Attack

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Faint Attack

Dark-type physical move in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

Move text

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Details

Introduced

Generation II

Power

60

Accuracy

-

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

Yes

Machine

-

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Purrloin

#12

Dark
Egg

Liepard

#13

Dark
Prior evolution: egg

Pidgey

#16

NormalFlying
Egg

Pidgeotto

#17

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Pidgeot

#18

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Spearow

#21

NormalFlying
Egg

Fearow

#22

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Diglett

#50

Ground
Egg

Dugtrio

#51

Ground
Prior evolution: egg

Zubat

#61

PoisonFlying
Egg

Golbat

#62

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Crobat

#63

PoisonFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Delcatty

#79

Normal
Prior evolution: level-up

Doduo

#84

NormalFlying
Egg

Dodrio

#85

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Scraggy

#117

DarkFighting
Egg

Pinsir

#146

Bug
Egg

Karrablast

#155

Bug
Egg

Escavalier

#156

BugSteel
Prior evolution: egg

Hoothoot

#163

NormalFlying
Egg

Noctowl

#164

NormalFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Joltik

#173

BugElectric
Egg

Galvantula

#174

BugElectric
Prior evolution: egg

Natu

#177

PsychicFlying
Egg

Xatu

#178

PsychicFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Heatmor

#193

Fire
Egg

Durant

#194

BugSteel
Egg

Murkrow

#198

DarkFlying
Egg

Skorupi

#201

PoisonBug
Egg

Drapion

#202

PoisonDark
Prior evolution: egg

Snubbull

#209

Normal
Egg

Granbull

#210

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Absol

#216

Dark
Egg

Vulpix

#248

Fire
Egg

Ninetales

#249

Fire
Prior evolution: level-up

Druddigon

#270

Dragon
Egg

Vigoroth

#277

Normal
Prior evolution: level-up

Igglybuff

#281

Normal
Egg

Jigglypuff

#282

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Wigglytuff

#283

Normal
Prior evolution: egg

Yanma

#286

BugFlying
Egg

Yanmega

#287

BugFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Nincada

#290

BugGround
Egg

Ninjask

#291

BugFlying
Prior evolution: egg

Shedinja

#292

BugGhost
Prior evolution: egg

Makuhita

#296

Fighting
Egg

Hariyama

#297

Fighting
Prior evolution: egg

Duskull

#355

Ghost
Egg

Dusclops

#356

Ghost
Prior evolution: egg

Honchkrow

#430

DarkFlying
Prior evolution: level-up

Dusknoir

#477

Ghost
Prior evolution: egg

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical

-

501001059

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001030

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025122

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

8010015113

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark PulseDarkSpecial

-

8010015108

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark VoidDarkStatus

-

-80101

Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.

EmbargoDarkStatus-1001573

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Fake TearsDarkStatus

-

-1002065

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001523

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

FlingDarkPhysical-10010268

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical

-

951001584

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15147

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

2010020181

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001038

The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus

-

--2071

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595102

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001563

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010194

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

-100529

This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.

PursuitDarkPhysical

-

4010020128

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

QuashDarkStatus-1001518

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

SnarlDarkSpecial55951555

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the targets’ Sp. Atk stat decrease.

SnatchDarkStatus

-

--10115

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

801005103

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001018

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TauntDarkStatus-10020200

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

ThiefDarkPhysical4010010279

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TormentDarkStatus-10015148

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

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