1,110
edits
Imposter (Ability): Difference between revisions
→In battle: Thought it was worth mentioning, since many Abilities that activate upon entering also activate when received
mNo edit summary |
(→In battle: Thought it was worth mentioning, since many Abilities that activate upon entering also activate when received) |
||
| Line 17: | Line 17: | ||
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 {{DL|In-battle effect item|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. 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 {{DL|In-battle effect item|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]]. | ||
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is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again.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 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is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again.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 received by {{m|Skill Swap}}. | ||
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 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. | ||