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Substitute (TM50)

Substitute is a Normal-type status move in Pokémon Red, 100% accuracy and 10 PP. It spends a quarter of the user's HP to make a decoy that takes hits. It is TM50, so any compatible Pokémon can learn it from the disc. 1 Pokémon learn it by leveling up and 145 can learn it by TM.

Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
10 (max 16 with PP Ups)
TM
TM50
Move No.
164

What Substitute does

Substitute spends a quarter of the user's HP to make a decoy that takes hits.

Pokémon that learn Substitute by level up

PokémonLevel
Mr. Mime47

Pokémon that learn Substitute by TM50

Frequently asked questions

What does Substitute do in Pokémon Red?

Substitute spends a quarter of the user's HP to make a decoy that takes hits. It is Normal type with 100% accuracy and 10 PP.

Which Pokémon learn Substitute?

By level up: Mr. Mime (Lv 47). By TM50: 145 Pokémon.

Is Substitute a TM in Pokémon Red?

Yes, Substitute is TM50.