Fake Out

Normal

Priority move that flinches the target. Only works on the user's first turn.

Technical data

Type
Normal
Category
physical
Power
40
Accuracy
100
PP
10
Priority
3
Target
adjacent
Contact
Yes
Spread
No
Protect blocks
Yes
Wide Guard blocks
No

Competitive value

Premier disruption and chip damage, denying an opponent's action on the turn it lands.

VGC interactions

  • Protect / Detect: blocks this move.
  • Wide Guard: does not block this move.
  • Follow Me / Rage Powder: spread moves are not redirected.
  • Quick Guard: blocks this priority move.

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Fake Out good in VGC?

Premier disruption and chip damage, denying an opponent's action on the turn it lands.

＋Is Fake Out affected by Protect?

Yes, Fake Out is blocked by Protect and Detect.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.