How To Get False Swipe In Pokemon Scarlet & Violet?

Learn how you can get your hands on False Swipe (TM057) in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Story Highlights
  • False Swipe is an important move when you're trying to catch Pokemon.
  • The False Swipe TM will bring the opposing Pokemon down to 1 HP.
  • You can get the False Swipe move from Jacq at the academy after catching 30 unique Pokemon.
  • Players can also craft False Swipe later on by using the TM Machine.

Every Pokemon fan knows how important the False Swipe TM move (Technical Machine) is in the games. It is essential to have this TM if you want to complete your Paldea region Pokedex in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Hence, today we will dedicate the whole article to the False Swipe TM in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and how you can get it in the game.

Catching every kind of pokemon in the Paldea region can be quite tough. There are so many different biomes that are home to numerous pokemon in the Scarlet and Violet games. Some pokemon may be quite easy to catch, whereas some pokemon have a very low catch success ratio which is why a move like False Swipe becomes crucial in Pokemon games.

With that said, let us now get into more detail about this particular Technical Move. We will teach you about how you can acquire False Swipe, along with how you can craft it using the TM Machine.

How To Get False Swipe TM?

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Receiving False Swipe from Jacq [Screengrab by eXputer]
For the newbies, a Technical Machine (TM) is an item that can be used to teach a pokemon a particular move. These are usually coded in the Pokemon games.

To get the False Swipe TM in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:

  1. Technical Machines (TMs) teach specific moves to Pokémon.
  2. False Swipe, coded as TM057, isn’t found randomly; earned through gameplay.
  3. Normal-type move leaves opponent at 1 HP, aiding in Pokémon capture.
  4. False Swipe: 40 Power, 100 Accuracy.
  5. Obtain False Swipe TM by completing Pokédex in Paldea region; reward from Jacq at Naranja/Uva Academy after catching 30 Pokémon.
  6. TMs usable once per Pokémon.
  7. Alternatively, craft False Swipe TM using TM Crafter feature in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for multiple copies. Crafting details in-game.

Which Pokemon Can Learn False Swipe?

After you acquire the False Swipe move, you will need a pokemon that is able to learn it. Unfortunately, not all pokemon can learn the move, and there are only a few pokemon in the game that are able to learn the move. 

To make things easier for you, we have included some of the most common Pokemon that you can get for False Swipe. Unfortunately, none of the Starter Pokemon are capable of learning the False Swipe move.

  • Meowth
  • Persian
  • Jolteon
  • Breloom
  • Heracross
  • Scizor
  • Sneasel
  • Gible
  • Axew
  • Pawniard

These are some of the Pokemon that are capable of learning the move. There are also some other pokemon and some of the Evolutions of the above-mentioned pokemon that can also learn the move. Make sure that you teach False Swipe to a pokemon that is important to your team. That way, you will have access to the TM057 at all times.

How To Craft False Swipe?

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TM Machine in Pokemon Center [Image Credit: eXputer]
To craft the False Swipe TM, follow these steps:

  1. Obtain the False Swipe TM initially from Jacq by completing your Pokédex and catching 30 different Pokémon.
  2. Locate a TM Machine, which can be found at any Pokémon Center in the Paldea Region.
  3. Collect the necessary materials for crafting the False Swipe TM:
    • Kricketot Shell x3: Obtain by defeating Kricketot, a Bug-type Pokémon found primarily at night in the Southern Province Area Two.
    • Chewtle Claw x3: Acquire by defeating Chewtle, found in various locations throughout the Paldea Region, particularly in wet areas.
    • 400 League Points (LP): Earn these points and exchange them at the TM Machine inside Pokémon Centers.
  4. Interact with the TM Machine and select the option “I Want to exchange materials for LP.”
  5. Trade the Kricketot Shells, Chewtle Claws, and any other necessary materials to earn League Points.
  6. Use the League Points to craft the False Swipe TM.

Summary

We hope you found our False Swipe TM guide helpful. We did our best to cover everything there is to know about the False Swipe move in Scarlet and Violet. You should now know the method of acquiring the move from Jacq. Not only that, but you also know the recipe for crafting the False Swipe TM in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet using the TM Machine.

Thank you for reading through our guide. Stick around at eXputer to learn more valuable information regarding Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

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