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→Generation V: we use that wording (until it switches is correct, but this is also accounting for U-Turn, Baton Pass etc.)
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==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
===Generation V=== | ===Generation V=== | ||
Soak changes the target's [[type]] to pure {{t|Water}}. The effect lasts | Soak changes the target's [[type]] to pure {{t|Water}}. The effect lasts as long as the target remains in battle; however, changing [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form]] or {{m|transform}}ing overrides the effect. Soak succeeds even if the target is already a pure Water-type Pokémon. | ||
Soak does not affect Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Multitype}}. Soak fails if used on a {{m|substitute}}. | Soak does not affect Pokémon with the Ability {{a|Multitype}}. Soak fails if used on a {{m|substitute}}. | ||