Pokemon Sword Shield False Swipe Method - Catch Any Pokemon

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Read this Pokemon Sword and Shield (SWSH) guide to learn more about the False Swipe method to catch Pokemon! Find out how to catch any Pokemon using TM94 & more!!!

Table of Contents

How to Catch Any Pokemon
When to Use the False Swipe Method
Pokemon You Cannot Catch
False Swipe Overview

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How to Catch Any Pokemon

How to Use False Swipe Method

No.	Procedure
1	Find Pokemon you want to catch
2	Use False Swipe on Pokemon
3	Apply Status Effect on Pokemon
4	Catch the Pokemon

2. Using False Swipe - Tips

False Swipe Brings Pokemon HP to 1

The move False Swipe will bring the enemy Pokemon's HP to 1 instead of KO-ing it. This will weaken the Pokemon enough for you to catch it with a Poke Ball!

3. Apply Status Effect - Tips

Increase Chances of Capturing Pokemon

Applying a status effect on the Pokemon will allow you to increase the chances of capturing the Pokemon since it will have a harder time moving around when trying to break out of the Poke Ball!

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List of Recommended Status Effects

Paralysis
Sleep
Frozen

It is recommended to use the Status Effects listed above as they do not continuously damage the Pokemon. This will prevent accidentally KO-ing the Pokemon when you are trying to catch it!

4. Catching the Pokemon - Tips

Increase Chances Using Better Poke Balls

Variants of the Poke Ball such as Great Balls & Ultra Balls are recommended to maximize the chances of catching the Pokemon! Higher-tiered Poke Balls have a higher catch rate than normal Poke Balls.

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When to Use the False Swipe Method

When Catching Underleveled Pokemon

This method is recommended for catching Pokemon way under your current party's level. This is to avoid accidentally KO-ing the wild Pokemon with a strong move from your party!

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Catch Shiny Pokemon

This method is also useful for catching Shiny Pokemon! Ensure that you catch the very rare variant of Pokemon as the chances of these type of Pokemon appearing are very low!

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Catch Legendary Pokemon

The False Swipe method will help you increase your chances of capturing Legendary Pokemon! Since these Pokemon are very powerful, it would be best to lower their HP as low as possible to ensure their capture!

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Cannot Catch During First Encounter

You will not be able to catch the Legendary Pokemon Zacian or Zamazenta during your first encounter with them in the game. You will only be able to catch them later on when you have grown stronger!

Pokemon You Cannot Catch

Pokemon of Other Trainers

Keep in mind that you will not be able to catch the Pokemon of another trainer. That's stealing! You will only be able to capture Pokemon that you encounter in the Wild.

Strong-Looking Pokemon

You will not be able to capture strong-looking Pokemon. In order to capture these Pokemon, you will need to earn different Gym Badges. The more Gym Badges you earn, the more strong-looking Pokemon you will be able to catch!

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Badges Needed to Catch Strong-Looking Pokemon

Number of Badges	Catch Up to Level
1	~25
2	~30
3	~35
4	~40
5	~45
6	~50
7	~55
8	~100

False Swipe (TM94) Overview

Basic Information

Move	False Swipe
TM Num	94
Type
Description	Move that will leave at lease 1 hit point instead of knocking out a Pokemon

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How to Get False Swipe

Buy In Motostoke Pokecenter

You will be able to purchase the False Swipe TM in the Pokemon Center to the left of the Budew Drop Inn. It will be for P10,000 so make sure to have enough money to buy this move!

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Pokemon That Can Learn False Swipe

※Can be searched with Pokemon name!!!

Pokemon	Type
Grookey
Thwackey
Rillaboom
Seedot
Nuzleaf
Shiftry
Drednaw
Krabby
Kingler
Corphish
Crawdaunt
Nincada
Ninjask
Shedinja
Pancham
Pangoro
Gallade
Farfetch’d
Golisopod
Binacle
Barbaracle
Pawniard
Bisharp
Karrablast
Escavalier
Skorupi
Drapion
Sneasel
Weavile
Mawile
Hawlucha
Axew
Fraxure
Haxorus
Honedge
Doublade
Aegislash
Aegislash 1
Falinks
Charmander
Charmeleon
Charizard
Jangmo-o
Hakamo-o
Kommo-o
Zacian
Zacian 1