Imposter (Ability): Difference between revisions

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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 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 it, it will not transform.


A transformed Pokémon can use [[Z-Move]]s exclusive to a species it has transformed into, if it holds an appropriate [[Z-Crystal]]. If the Pokémon with this Ability has transformed into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon, it cannot use any Z-Moves, even if it holds an appropriate Z-Crystal. A transformed Pokémon can also use {{m|Dark Void}} if transformed into a {{p|Darkrai}} (from Generation VII onwards) or {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} if transformed into Unbound {{p|Hoopa}}. 
A transformed Pokémon can use moves exclusive to a species it has transformed into, such as {{m|Hyperspace Fury}} if transformed into {{p|Hoopa}} Unbound.  A transformed Pokémon can use [[Z-Move]]s exclusive to a species it has transformed into, if it holds an appropriate [[Z-Crystal]]. If the Pokémon with this Ability has transformed into a Mega-Evolved Pokémon, it cannot use any Z-Moves, even if it holds an appropriate Z-Crystal.


{{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}}.
{{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}}.