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==Effect==
==Effect==
===In battle===
===In battle===
{{MoveResearch|Which Pokémon it transforms into in Horde Encounters and Battle Royals}}
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]].


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In [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Triple Battle]]s, Imposter will copy the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite to it, it will not transform.
In [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Triple Battle]]s, Imposter will copy the opponent in the position directly opposite it. If there is no opponent directly opposite to it, it will not transform.
{{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}}.


===Outside of battle===
===Outside of battle===