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Pokemon Champions - Reg M-C / VGC 2026

First Impression - Pokemon Champions

Nearly always goes first. First turn out only.

Type
Bug
Category
physical
Power
100
Accuracy
100%
Priority
+2

Best current meta users

Sirfetch’dSirfetch’d22%AriadosAriados22%Mega GolisopodMega Golisopod19%Farfetch’dFarfetch’d14%

Champions Pokemon that learn it

Farfetch’dFarfetch’dAriadosAriadosGolisopodGolisopodMega GolisopodMega GolisopodThievulThievulSirfetch’dSirfetch’dFalinksFalinksMega FalinksMega Falinks

Move text

Inflicts regular damage. Can only be used on the user’s first turn after entering the field.

Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

Mechanics notes

First Impression is physical / 100 BP / 100% / Priority +2. It makes contact.

Use the linked Pokemon pages to check stats, abilities, items, and full learnsets before committing this move to a team slot.

Questions

What does First Impression do in Pokemon Champions?

Nearly always goes first. First turn out only.

Which Pokemon use First Impression in the current meta?

First Impression appears in current Reg M-C usage for Sirfetch’d, Ariados, Mega Golisopod, Farfetch’d.

Which Pokemon learn First Impression in Champions?

Champions Pokemon that learn First Impression include Farfetch’d, Ariados, Golisopod, Mega Golisopod, Thievul, Sirfetch’d.