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First Impression

In-game spelling: FirstImpresn

Effect

A very powerful move, but it only works right after the user enters battle.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
BugPhysical9010010+2Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

8 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (5 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn First Impression: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
BugWaterOn evolution, Lv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FightingFlyingLv 1Where to get it
FightingLv 35NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
BugLv 41NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
BugDarkLv 44NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

Egg moves (3 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn First Impression: Egg moves
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
DragonEgg learnsetWhere to get it
BugSteelEgg learnsetWhere to get it
BugEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

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