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==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
{{MoveResearch|Can Mimic copy Transform in Generations I, II and III?}} | {{MoveResearch|Can Mimic copy Transform in Generations I, II and III? What moves that call other moves can mimic copy?}} | ||
===Generation I=== | ===Generation I=== | ||
Mimic allows the user to select one of the target's moves to copy, as well as the move's maximum {{PP}}. The user will retain the copied attack in Mimic's place until it faints or is switched out, or the battle ends. Mimic can't copy {{m|Struggle}} because it is not a normally selectable move. | Mimic allows the user to select one of the target's moves to copy, as well as the move's maximum {{PP}}. The user will retain the copied attack in Mimic's place until it faints or is switched out, or the battle ends. Mimic can't copy {{m|Struggle}} because it is not a normally selectable move. | ||
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===Generations III-IV=== | ===Generations III-IV=== | ||
Mimic now bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the opponent is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}. It fails to copy [[Shadow move]]s and {{m|Chatter}}. | Mimic now bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the opponent is in the {{cat|Moves with a semi-invulnerable turn|semi-invulnerable turn}} of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}. It copies {{m|Me First}}, not the move called by Me First. It fails to copy [[Shadow move]]s and {{m|Chatter}}. | ||
Mimic can be used to copy {{m|Transform}} in [[Generation IV]], which could cause [[Mimic glitch|a glitch]] in early copies of the Japanese {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. To trigger the glitch, a Pokémon must use Mimic to copy and use Transform, then faint. If the Mimic-using Pokémon's owner wins the battle, all moves gained from the use of Transform are retained after the battle. | Mimic can be used to copy {{m|Transform}} in [[Generation IV]], which could cause [[Mimic glitch|a glitch]] in early copies of the Japanese {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. To trigger the glitch, a Pokémon must use Mimic to copy and use Transform, then faint. If the Mimic-using Pokémon's owner wins the battle, all moves gained from the use of Transform are retained after the battle. | ||