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'''Transform''' (Japanese: '''へんしん''' ''Transform'') is a non-damaging {{type|Normal}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. It is the only move of {{p|Ditto}}, but is not a [[signature move|signature]] one.

Transform does not copy the target's [[status ailment]]s, level, current or maximum {{stat|HP}}, base experience, palette colors, [[catch rate]] or the generic minimize image. The current stat changes due to Transform will be ignored by [[critical hit]]s, because critical hits are based upon the Pokémon's original stats. Transform affects the user and not the target, so it is not affected by modification to the {{stat|accuracy}} stat and {{stat|evasion}} stat. However, Transform cannot be used on a target that is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}.

Transform does not copy the target Pokémon's [[Ability]].

Transform now copies the target's Ability. Unlike Generations II and III, the user of the move copies the target's {{Shiny|coloration}} and [[Form differences|form]]; therefore, if the target is {{Shiny}}, then the user's transformed state will be Shiny as well. If Transform is used on a [[Spiky-eared Pichu]], then the Pokémon who used it will transform into a Spiky-eared Pichu. If the alternate form requires holding an item, such as with [[Form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]] {{p|Giratina}} or {{p|Arceus}}, and the Pokémon who used Transform is not holding the required item, the Pokémon will first transform to its target's current form, then immediately revert to the form dictated by the transformed Pokémon's held item; therefore, if it transforms into an Arceus but holds a [[Plate]], it will first assume the target Arceus's form, then immediately change to the form corresponding to its Plate.

Transform will fail if used on a Pokémon behind a {{m|Substitute}} or a Pokémon under the effect of {{a|Illusion}}. If Transform is used on an [[Form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]] {{p|Giratina}} the Pokémon who used Transform will remain in Origin Forme even if it is not holding a {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}}, instead of reverting to Altered Forme. If Transform is used by a Pokémon not holding a [[Plate]] or not holding the same Plate on an {{p|Arceus}} holding a Plate, the Pokémon will retain the target {{p|Arceus}}'s type and not revert to the type corresponding to its held Plate (or lack of one), but its own {{m|Judgment}} will depend on the Plate it actually holds.

{{a|Imposter}}, an Ability introduced in this generation, automatically causes the user to transform into the opponent.

The user will transform into [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Pokémon and maintain the form regardless of whether it holds the required item.

When Transform is used, it merely takes the form of a random Pokémon on the dungeon's floor. It does not copy that Pokémon's moves, type combination, Ability or stats, and has only 1 PP, leaving the user only the basic attack and {{m|Struggle}} left to use (unless the user knows moves other than Transform).

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