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Shed Tail

Shed Tail
The user loses 1/2 of its max HP to create a substitute, then switches out of battle to be replaced by another party Pokémon. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of that Pokémon, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP.
Status · 101% Accuracy · 12 PP · No Contact · Priority: 0 (Normal)
53
uses Normal Normal

Top Pokémon

Orthworm Orthworm
24 (45.3%)
Heliolisk Heliolisk
15 (28.3%)
Mega Sceptile Mega Sceptile
12 (22.6%)
Sceptile Sceptile
2 (3.8%)

Common Items

Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry
22 (41.5%)
Sceptilite Sceptilite
12 (22.6%)
Choice Scarf Choice Scarf
9 (17.0%)
Leftovers Leftovers
3 (5.7%)
Chople Berry Chople Berry
2 (3.8%)
Life Orb Life Orb
2 (3.8%)
Occa Berry Occa Berry
1 (1.9%)
Muscle Band Muscle Band
1 (1.9%)
Expert Belt Expert Belt
1 (1.9%)

Common Abilities

Earth Eater
24 (45.3%)
Dry Skin
11 (20.8%)
Overgrow
9 (17.0%)
Unburden
5 (9.4%)
Solar Power
3 (5.7%)
Sand Veil
1 (1.9%)

Pokémon that learn Shed Tail

3 Pokémon learn this move — usage reflects Champions tournament appearances so far.

Orthworm
Orthworm
Steel
24 uses
Heliolisk
Heliolisk
Electric Normal
15 uses
Sceptile
Sceptile
Grass
14 uses

Notable Placements

#3
quivern 7-3-0
*Sitrus-Series*|Champions-MB|#63 · Jun 17, 2026
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