Tail Slap

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Summary

Tail Slap is a Normal-type move with a base power of 25 and 85% accuracy. This move hits the target 2 to 5 times in one turn, making its effective power range between 50 and 125 if all hits connect. Tail Slap was introduced in Generation V and is a signature move of some Pokémon like Cinccino. Each strike from Tail Slap has an individual chance to hit or miss, and its effectiveness can be influenced by items like King's Rock, which can cause flinching, or Ability Skill Link, which ensures all five hits land, maximizing its damage potential. Tail Slap's multi-hit nature makes it particularly effective against opponents with abilities like Sturdy or Focus Sash that would otherwise survive single, powerful attacks.

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.

Short Effect: Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.

Game Descriptions

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row.

The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Move Details

  • Power 25
  • Accuracy 85%
  • PP 10
  • Priority 0
  • Damage Class Physical
  • Generation Generation V
  • Category Damage

Additional Info

  • Hit Count 2-5

Pokémon That Learn Tail Slap

vulpix
Vulpix

Types: Fire

ninetales
Ninetales

Types: Fire

mew
Mew

Types: Psychic

aipom
Aipom

Types: Normal

zigzagoon
Zigzagoon

Types: Normal

linoone
Linoone

Types: Normal

buizel
Buizel

Types: Water

stunky
Stunky

Types: Poison, Dark

skuntank
Skuntank

Types: Poison, Dark

minccino
Minccino

Types: Normal

cinccino
Cinccino

Types: Normal

meowstic-male
Meowstic-Male

Types: Psychic

lycanroc-midday
Lycanroc-Midday

Types: Rock

skwovet
Skwovet

Types: Normal

greedent
Greedent

Types: Normal

nickit
Nickit

Types: Dark

thievul
Thievul

Types: Dark

zacian
Zacian

Types: Fairy

zamazenta
Zamazenta

Types: Fighting

fezandipiti
Fezandipiti

Types: Poison, Fairy

meowstic-female
Meowstic-Female

Types: Psychic

vulpix-alola
Vulpix-Alola

Types: Ice

ninetales-alola
Ninetales-Alola

Types: Ice, Fairy

lycanroc-dusk
Lycanroc-Dusk

Types: Rock

zacian-crowned
Zacian-Crowned

Types: Fairy, Steel

zamazenta-crowned
Zamazenta-Crowned

Types: Fighting, Steel