Fake Out usage and stats in Smogon SS National Dex
Quick snapshot
Fake Out is run by 13 Pokémon in SS National Dex this July 2026, averaging 0.06 Pokémon per team that carry it (0.9% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Persian, Ambipom, and Lopunny-Mega.
Smogon chaos SS National Dex July 2026, 4,823 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology
- #86 by weighted usage
- -16 vs last month
- peak #41 (Oct 2025)
- first seen Aug 2025
- 12 months tracked
Mechanics
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category | Physical |
| Power | 40 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 10 |
| Priority | +3 |
| Target | selected pokemon |
| Effect chance | 100% |
| entity_mechanics.flinch_chance | 100% |
Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Causes the target to flinch. Can only be used on the user’s first turn after entering the field.
Physical
