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Tail Slap

Effect

The user strikes with its hard tail 2 to 5 times in a row.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
NormalPhysical2585100Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

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

Level-up and evolution (5 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Tail Slap: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
NormalLv 32Where to get it
NormalFairyLv 1Where to get it
DarkLv 32NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
DarkLv 40NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
PoisonFairyLv 48NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

Egg moves (1 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Tail Slap: Egg moves
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
Artwork shows Vulpix’s standard form.
Alolan Vulpix
IceEgg learnsetWhere to get it

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