Fake Out (move): Difference between revisions

→‎Trivia: The anime frequently breaks from game mechanics, so it's not notable to mention here. Also, there's no need to explain the cat pun twice.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Its Japanese name, ねこだまし ''Neko Damashi'' (Slap Hands), refers to a {{wp|sumo}} technique used to confuse foes. It is learned by many catlike Pokémon, befitting its literal translation, ''cat deception''.
* Its Japanese name, ねこだまし ''Neko Damashi'' (Slap Hands), refers to a {{wp|sumo}} technique used to confuse foes. Its wide distribution among catlike Pokémon is likely a play on this name, as it literally translates to ''cat deception''.
** Its wide distribution among catlike Pokémon is likely a play on this name, as it contains ねこ ''neko'' (cat).
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it seems that a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can use Fake Out even if it's not used as its first [[move]].
* Fake Out has the highest [[priority]] of all [[Damage|damage-dealing]] moves, excluding {{m|Pursuit}} used against a target being switched out.
* Fake Out has the highest [[priority]] of all [[Damage|damage-dealing]] moves, excluding {{m|Pursuit}} used against a target being switched out.


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