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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, as {{p|Mew}} can also learn it.

Transform changes the user's current type, current [[stats]], current stat modifications, current moves, current species, and current [[cry]] to that of the target's.  

Transform copies the target Pokémon'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 no longer copies the target's [[catch rate]]. Transform will now 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 on an {{p|Arceus}}, 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).

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

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad}}{{gameabbrev3|Stad2}}|Transforms the user into a copy of the target, including the type. All moves have only five PP each.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|The user assumes the foe's guise.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}|Alters the user’s cells to become a copy of the foe.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|Alters the user’s cells to copy the target.}}

{{movedescentry|PMD{{color2|{{md red color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|R}}{{color2|{{md blue color}}|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|B}}|The user gains the Transformed status. The user transforms into a hostile Pokémon that appears on the floor.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|The user transforms into a copy of the foe right down to having the same move set.}}

{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}<br>{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|The user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set.}}

{{Moveentry/Level1|132|Ditto|1|Normal|Normal|--|--|--|--|--|--}}

{{Moveentry/Level1|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|10|10|10|--|--|--}}

In Generation IV, when a Pokémon transforms into [[Form differences#Giratina|Origin Forme]] {{p|Giratina}}, they will retain this form only briefly, and then will revert to Altered Forme. This is because only Giratina can hold the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Griseous Orb}}, which forces this form outside of the [[Distortion World]]. Note that if the player is able to have a Pokémon that can transform when battling Giratina for the first time in the Distortion World, that Pokémon will be able to retain its transformation into Origin Forme (due to being inside of the Distortion World).

{{main|List of glitches in Generation II#Shiny Ditto glitch|List of glitches in Generation II}}

==={{g|Mystery Dungeon}} series===

{{movemid|type=normal|user=Brodie|user1=Brodie's Ditto|startcode=AG083|startname=Unfair-Weather Friends}}

{{movep|type=normal|ms=132|pkmn=Ditto|method=Ditto's transforms into the opposing Pokémon.}}

{{movebtmManga|type=normal|user=Kenta Minamii|user1=Kenta's Ditto|startcode=MCM1|startname=District Convention "Kenta, to the Open Sea"|notes=Debut}}

{{movemanga|type=normal|exp=yes|gen=The user morphs its body to look like the target.|image1=Duplica Ditto Transform Machoke EToP.png|image1p=Ditto; copying {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Machoke (Pokémon)|Machoke}}|image2=Duplica Ditto Transform Ash EToP.png|image2p=Ditto; copying {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash}}}}

* Transform is the only way to see the battle animation of {{p|Cherrim}}'s [[Form differences|Sunshine Form]] prior to [[Generation V]], as Cherrim sent from a Poké Ball will always be sent out in Overcast Form, and Cherrim is not available in the wild in Generation IV. A Ditto that transforms into Cherrim, however, will play the animation of the alternate form if it escapes from a thrown Poké Ball.

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[[zh:变身（技能）]]