Generation III · Move No. 252

Fake Out

Blefe

Fake Out is a Normal-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

40 Power
100% Accuracy
10 PP
#0252 Fake Out
Overview

Move description

This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Causes the target to flinch. Can only be used on the user’s first turn after entering the field.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation III Hoenn
Category Inflicts damage
Priority 3
Flinch chance 100%

Availability

Main series

Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Makes contact Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move
Mystery Dungeon data

Fake Out across Mystery Dungeon

Compare the game-specific behavior of this move across the Mystery Dungeon version groups in which data is available.

These values belong to Mystery Dungeon. They are intentionally separate from the main-series attributes shown above.

Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team

#226
Power
8
Accuracy
88%
PP
17

Inflicts damage on the target. It may also make the target cringe. It reaches up to two tiles ahead.

Range
Enemy within 2 tiles
Critical rate
12%
Secondary effect
0.35%
Strikes
1
Weight
20
Physical Ginseng
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness

#226
Power
8
Accuracy
80%
PP
12

Inflicts damage on a target up to 2 tiles away. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Cringe status condition, making it incapable of attacking or using moves.

Range
2 tiles away
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
20
Physical Ginseng Cuts Corners
Version group

Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky

#226
Power
8
Accuracy
80%
PP
12

Inflicts damage on a target up to 2 tiles away. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Cringe status condition, making it incapable of attacking or using moves.

Range
2 tiles away
Target
Enemy
Critical rate
8%
Weight
20
Physical Ginseng Cuts Corners
Version group

Gates to Infinity

#252
Power
2 Maximum 99
Accuracy
90% Maximum 98%
PP
13 Maximum 50

It could make an enemy cringe so it can't attack on the next turn.

Range
2 tiles away
Target
Enemy
Physical Can level up

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.

16 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Fake Out

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