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==Effect== | ==Effect== | ||
===In battle=== | ===In battle=== | ||
{{MoveResearch|Which Pokémon it transforms into in Horde Encounters | {{MoveResearch|Which Pokémon it transforms into in Horde Encounters}} | ||
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]]. | ||
Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, disguised with {{a|Illusion}}, or behind a {{m|substitute}}. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon with the Ability is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again. | Imposter will not activate if the opponent is transformed, disguised with {{a|Illusion}}, or behind a {{m|substitute}}. Imposter only activates when the Pokémon with the Ability is sent out; if it fails to transform into an opponent, it will not activate unless the Pokémon with Imposter is withdrawn and sent out again. | ||
In [[Double Battle | In [[Double Battle]]s, [[Triple Battle]]s, and [[Battle Royal]]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 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. | 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. | ||