Bulbapedia

Imposter (Ability): Difference between revisions

Article Discussion

Imposter (Ability) (view source)

Revision as of 02:38, 8 December 2023

1,393 bytes removed ,  8 December 2023
m
→‎Effect
({{AbilityResearch|Eternamax Eternatus}})
(21 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{AbilityInfobox
{{AbilityInfobox/header
|name=Imposter
|name=Imposter
|jpname=かわりもの
|jpname=かわりもの
Line 5: Line 5:
|jptranslit=Kawarimono
|jptranslit=Kawarimono
|colorscheme=Normal
|colorscheme=Normal
|gen=5
|gen=V
|text5=It transforms itself into the Pokémon it is facing.
|text6=The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.
|text7=The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.
|text8=The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.
}}
}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|V|It transforms itself into the Pokémon it is facing.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VI|The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VII|The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|VIII|The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.}}
{{AbilityInfobox/desc|IX|The Pokémon transforms itself into the Pokémon it's facing.}}
|}
'''Imposter''' (Japanese: '''かわりもの''' ''Changer'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Ditto}}.
'''Imposter''' (Japanese: '''かわりもの''' ''Changer'') is an [[Ability]] introduced in [[Generation V]]. It is the [[signature Ability]] of {{p|Ditto}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
{{AbilityResearch|If a Pokémon with Imposter is the wild Pokémon of a Raid Battle (e.g. Max Raid Battle), who will Imposter copy?}}
===In battle===
===In battle===
{{AbilityResearch|Eternamax Eternatus}}
{{main|Transform (move)}}
As soon as the user comes into battle, it {{m|transform}}s into its opponent. Imposter copies the target's appearance, [[cry]], [[move]]s (which all have 5 {{PP}}), [[Ability]], stats (except {{stat|HP}}), stat changes (but not stat multipliers such as with [[Choice Specs]]), [[List of Pokémon by weight|weight]], and [[Mega Evolution]] or [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form]] (regardless of held item). Imposter does not copy its opponent's {{IV}}s (for the purpose of {{m|Hidden Power}}), [[friendship]] or [[gender]].
As soon as the user comes into battle, it {{m|transform}}s into its opponent. Broadly, the target's appearance (including form), [[type]]s, [[Ability]], [[stat]]s, and [[move]]s are copied; the user retains its {{stat|HP}} and [[level]]. More precise details are at [[Transform (move)#Effect|Transform (move) → Effect]].


Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, disguised with {{a|Illusion}}, or behind a {{m|substitute}}. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon with the Ability is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again. Imposter will also not activate when obtained during battle.
Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, is disguised with {{a|Illusion}}, is behind a {{m|substitute}}, or is a [[Starmobile]]. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon with the Ability is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again. Imposter will also not activate when obtained during battle.


In [[Double Battle]]s, [[Triple Battle]]s, and [[Battle Royal]]s, Imposter will copy the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite it, it will not transform. In [[Horde Encounter]]s, Imposter will copy the opponent in the right-most position.
In [[Double Battle]]s, [[Triple Battle]]s, and [[Battle Royal]]s, Imposter will target the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite it, it will not transform. In [[Horde Encounter]]s, Imposter will copy the opponent in the right-most position. If the opponent of a [[Tera Raid Battle]] has Imposter, it will transform into the host's Pokémon.
 
A transformed Pokémon can use moves exclusive to a species it has transformed into, such as {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} if transformed into {{p|Hoopa}} Unbound.  A transformed Pokémon can use [[Z-Move]]s exclusive to a species it has transformed into, if it holds an appropriate [[Z-Crystal]]. If the Pokémon with this Ability has transformed into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon, it cannot use any Z-Moves, even if it holds an appropriate Z-Crystal.


{{m|Role Play}} fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. {{m|Entrainment}} fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}}, {{a|Power of Alchemy}}, or {{a|Receiver}}.
{{m|Role Play}} fails if the target has the Ability Imposter. {{m|Entrainment}} fails if the user has the Ability Imposter. Imposter cannot be copied by {{a|Trace}}, {{a|Power of Alchemy}}, or {{a|Receiver}}.
Even if a Pokémon transforms into Meteor Form {{p|Minior}}, {{a|Shields Down}} will not prevent a transformed Pokémon from being afflicted with [[status condition]]s.
If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a Pokémon that has no type (i.e. it was a pure {{t|Fire}} type that used {{m|Burn Up}}), the transformed Pokémon will become {{type|Normal}}; if such a Pokémon has additionally been affected by {{m|Forest's Curse}} or {{m|Trick-or-Treat}}, the user will become Normal-type with an added {{t|Grass}} or {{t|Ghost}} type respectively. If the Pokémon with this Ability transforms into a dual-typed Pokémon that has used Burn Up, however, Imposter will copy the user's current types (and type additions) as usual.
If a Pokémon transforms into a Dynamax Pokémon, it will successfully transform but not become Dynamaxed. Transformed Pokémon can Dynamax, unless they are transformed into {{p|Zacian}}, {{p|Zamazenta}}, or {{p|Eternatus}}. Transform does not copy the [[Gigantamax Factor]], so even if a Pokémon transforms into a Pokémon that can [[Gigantamax]], the transformed Pokémon will be able to Dynamax but not Gigantamax.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===
Line 37: Line 32:
==Pokémon with Imposter==
==Pokémon with Imposter==
{{Ability/head|Normal}}
{{Ability/head|Normal}}
{{Ability/entry|132|Ditto|Normal|Normal|Limber|None|Imposter}}
{{Ability/entry|0132|Ditto|Normal|Normal|Limber|None|Imposter}}
{{Ability/foot|Normal}}
{{Ability/foot|Normal}}


Line 47: Line 42:
|de=Doppelgänger
|de=Doppelgänger
|it=Sosia
|it=Sosia
|pt=Impostor
|es=Impostor
|es=Impostor
|ko=괴짜 ''Goejja''
|ko=괴짜 ''Goejja''
}}
}}
{{-}}
 
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}


Apopheniac
1,633

edits

Retrieved from "https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Special:MobileDiff/3288507...3874891"