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All Pokémon that can learn False Swipe & Hypnosis (and other sleep moves)

How to make the perfect Pokémon-catching machine.
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Shane Foley
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Published: Dec 20, 2023 04:18 pm

By far, the best way to catch a Pokémon is to bring it down to 1 HP and put it to sleep. This makes False Swipe and Hypnosis some of the best moves to put on a Pokémon—that said, below are all the Pokémon that can learn them.

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Which Pokémon can learn False Swipe?
Which Pokémon can learn Hypnosis?
Which Pokémon can learn Spore?

Which Pokémon can learn False Swipe?

False Swipe is a Normal-type move that brings a Pokémon down to 1HP, never killing it. This move is essential for trainers who are trying to catch rare Pokémon, because nothing is worse than playing carefully just to crit the Pokémon you're trying to catch. These Pokémon can learn False Swipe:

  • Scyther
  • Zangoose
  • Gallade
  • Leavanny
  • Axew
  • Bulbasaur
  • Charmander
  • Sandshrew
  • Meowth
  • Jolteon
  • Mew
  • Gligar
  • Heracross
  • Sneasel (Johto and Hisuian)
  • Grovyle
  • Seedot
  • Shroomish
  • Slakoth
  • Corphish
  • Empoleon
  • Kriketune
  • Gible
  • Oshawott
  • Pawinard
  • Cobalion
  • Terrakion
  • Virizion
  • Keldeo
  • Froakie
  • Hawlucha
  • Rowlett
  • Fomantis
  • Jangmo-o
  • Magearna
  • Grookey
  • Chewtie
  • Perrserker
  • Falinks
  • Zacian
  • Urshifu (both forms)
  • Tarountula
  • Ceruledge
  • Baxcalibur
  • Chien Pao
  • Iron Valiant
  • Iron Leaves
  • Ogerpon

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Which Pokémon can learn Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a Psychic move that can put a Pokémon to sleep. Although it's only 75% accurate, it's still a great tool for catching Pokémon. Here is every Pokémon that can learn Hypnosis:

  • Poliwag
  • Gastly
  • Drowzee
  • Exeggcute
  • Articuno
  • Hoothoot
  • Yanma
  • Stantler
  • Ralts
  • Bronzor
  • Spiritomb
  • Darkrai
  • Gothita
  • Inkay
  • Sandygast
  • Lunala
  • Wyrdeer
  • Vulpix (Kantonian and Alolan)
  • Meowth
  • Psyduck
  • Feebas
  • Chimecho
  • Drifloon
  • Fennekin
  • Flittle

Which Pokémon can learn Spore?

In some respects, I find Spore is a better move than Hypnosis. Spore is 100% accurate, so it's guaranteed to hit unless the user's accuracy is lowered. The only drawback with Spore is that it won't work against other grass types. Here are the Pokémon that can learn Spore:

  • Shroomish
  • Foongus
  • Toedscool
  • Brute Bonnet

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Shane Foley
Shane Foley is both a huge gamer and a Contributing Writer at Pro Game Guides. He's been gaming ever since the Nintendo 64 came out, and he knows everything there is to know about Pokémon, Fire Emblem, Zelda, and several other Nintendo franchises.