'Pokemon Sun and Moon' Guide: Where to Get False Swipe Move

'Pokemon Sun and Moon' Guide: Where to Get False Swipe Move

If there’s one move that one Pokemon from a trainer’s party must learn in “Pokemon Sun and Moon” is the False Swipe Move. This move makes it easy for any trainer to catch any wild Pokemon they encounter as False Swipe Move ensures the enemy Pokemon never faint due to 0 HP. Regardless of the current HP of a wild Pokemon, even with just 1 point left, False Swipe Move will always leave 1 HP to the Pokemon they are attacking. In this way, the trainer can weaken the Pokemon and make it vulnerable to catch.

Where to Find False Swipe Move in “Pokemon Sun and Moon”?

Fortunately, finding the TM or Technical Machine that teaches any compatible Pokemon the False Swipe Move can be found early in the game. It is located in the first island every player will explore, Melemele Island. False Swipe Move comes from TM 54 which can be received from Professor Kukui as a gift after the player defeats Melemele’s Kahuna Hala. This battle will be found in Iki Town and players just need to follow through the story to reach this place.

How to Use TM 54 False Swipe Move in “Pokemon Sun and Moon”?

TMs are very easy to use in the game and doesn’t have any limit. It can be used as many times as the player wants to as many Pokemon as they wish. Just activate the TM and choose which Pokemon from the party will learn it and the Pokemon will know it right then and there.

Using False Swipe Move Against Wild Pokemon and Legendary Pokemon

As mentioned, False Swipe Move is one of the ideal move to use when catching a wild Pokemon or a legendary Pokemon that the player wants to catch in “Pokemon Sun and Moon”. Players don’t need to be careful in using it because it will never zero down the HP of the Pokemon. It will always leave 1 point in the end making the Pokemon easier to catch. The only time this move will not be effective is if the Pokemon using it is lower than its opponent.

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