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Fake Out usage and stats in Smogon SV National Dex

Quick snapshot

Fake Out is run by 19 Pokémon in SV National Dex this July 2026, averaging 0.05 Pokémon per team that carry it (0.8% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Ambipom, Pikachu, and Lopunny-Mega.

Smogon chaos SV National Dex July 2026, 407,923 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology

  • #121 by weighted usage
  • -14 vs last month
  • peak #99 (Aug 2025)
  • first seen Aug 2025
  • 12 months tracked

Mechanics

TypeNormal
CategoryPhysical
Power40
Accuracy100%
PP10
Priority+3
Targetselected pokemon
Effect chance100%
entity_mechanics.flinch_chance100%

Effect

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

Fake Out — SV National Dex Move Effect & Usage